Here's what Jitin Prasada, the new Minister of State for Defence and Human Resource Development, said: "It is a big responsibility that my party and its leaders - Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have bestowed on me". He was earlier Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways. "I am really grateful to Mrs Gandhi, Singh and Rahul Gandhi for considering me for these sensitive portfolios. I will perform my duties to the best of my abilities," he added.