Union Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation   D. V. Sadananda Gowda today assumed charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer in New Delhi in addition to his existing portfolio.<br />'' <br />''He was assigned the charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer after the untimely demise of incumbent Minister Ananth Kumar. <br />'' <br />''Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh L. Mandaviya along with other senior officers of the Ministry were present on the occasion.<br />''<br />''<br />