Jyotiraditya Scindia, who look over as Power Minister today described his new job as a "daunting" challenge but hoped that he would be able to perform his duties well. Scindia, a young Congress MP from Madhya Pradesh, has been appointed as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power in yesterday's Cabinet reshuffle.

"It is a daunting challenge and I look forward to support and guidance from both my ministry officials and my colleagues in the other departments," Scindia said after taking charge.

He said power is an extremely strategic and important sector for the country's economy. "It is a very important ministry and it is a very big challenge and a very big charge," he said.