Former MLA Vivek Pandit, who heads a committee on tribal welfare, has been accorded the status of a Minister of State by the Maharashtra government.
The committee was set up by the government in February last to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals in the state.
Pandit, a former MLA from Vasai in Palghar district and tribal rights activist, was appointed chairman of the 17- member committee.
The government Tuesday issued an order according the Minister of State (MoS) status to Pandit.
He will enjoy all the benefits provided to a junior minister in the government, the order said.
Talking to the media here Wednesday, Pandit said, "I never wanted the (MoS) status, but the government has given me a very important responsibility and I will live up to its expectations."
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