Anant Gangaram Geete assumed the charge of Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises here today. On his arrival at Udyog Bhawan the Minister was received by Shri Sutanu Behuria, Secretary of the Ministry and other senior officials. Speaking to the media persons after assuming charge Shri Geete said his Ministry has very important role to play in the economic development of the country. He said his endeavour to make Indian industry especially the public enterprises more competitive in the international scene. Born on June 02, 1951 in Mumbai Shri Geete is an agriculturist and social worker by profession. Elected to the present Lok Sabha for the sixth consecutive term Shri Geete was Union Minister of State for Finance and Cabinet Minister for Power during 2002- 2004. He has visited Russia, UK, USA, UAE, France and Egypt.