The committee was established in 2017 by the Ministry of Tourism of India and included representatives from the public and private sectors. The committee was tasked with making recommendations on the role of the public sector in promoting tourism in India. The committee's recommendations included increasing investment in infrastructure, improving access to tourist destinations, providing support for small and medium businesses in the tourism industry, and strengthening marketing and branding efforts. Additionally, the committee recommended that the public sector take a more active role in tourism promotion, such as developing promotional campaigns and providing incentives for investment in the tourism sector.