<p>Selja, who had handled education and culture as a junior minister, was given the portfolio of Culture yesterday in the reshuffle of the council of ministers apart from Housing and Poverty Alleviation.<br /><br />"I will try to address the long pending problems plaguing organisations like ASI. They have done a wonderful job despite the shortage of manpower, legal help and funds. Increasing manpower is certainly on the agenda," Selja told reporters after taking over charge of the ministry.<br /><br />The 48-year-old minister said she would also focus on showcasing performance and classical arts besides encouraging various academies under the ministry. "The portfolio has been under the Prime Minister (Manmohan Singh). I will carry forward the initiatives taken by him," she said.<br /><br />"I look forward...it is an exciting ministry," Selja said.</p>
<p>Selja, who had handled education and culture as a junior minister, was given the portfolio of Culture yesterday in the reshuffle of the council of ministers apart from Housing and Poverty Alleviation.<br /><br />"I will try to address the long pending problems plaguing organisations like ASI. They have done a wonderful job despite the shortage of manpower, legal help and funds. Increasing manpower is certainly on the agenda," Selja told reporters after taking over charge of the ministry.<br /><br />The 48-year-old minister said she would also focus on showcasing performance and classical arts besides encouraging various academies under the ministry. "The portfolio has been under the Prime Minister (Manmohan Singh). I will carry forward the initiatives taken by him," she said.<br /><br />"I look forward...it is an exciting ministry," Selja said.</p>