(a) whether a Group of Ministers of Tourism, Industry and Trade was formed to examine tourism related issues;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Group has given any recommendations in this regard;
(d) if so, the action taken thereon; and
(e) if not, the time by which the Group of Ministers is likely to submit their report?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) : A Group of Ministers of Tourism Industry and Trade has been constituted on 16.10.2000 comprising of the following: -
(1) Shri Ananth Kumar, Minister of Tourism & Culture
(2) Shri Jagmohan, Minister of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation
(3) Ms. Mamata Banerjee, Minister of Railways
(4) Shri Sharad Yadav, Minister of Civil Aviation
(5) Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of Information & Broadcasting