In Tamil Nadu, the agriculture portfolio held by late R Duraikannu has been allocated to the state higher education minister KP Anbalagan.
Governor Banwarilal Purohit said the decision has been taken on the advice of chief minister Edappadi Palaniswamy. Mr
KP Anbalagan will be re-designated as the Minister for Higher Education and Agriculture.
Late Duraikkannu, aged 72, who was confirmed with Covid-19, passed away on Saturday at a hospital in Chennai.