Ambika Soni has served as Minister of Tourism and Culture in the previous government. As tourism minister, she had launched the 'Incredible India' campaign. The 65-year-old Soni quit the Indian Foreign Service to join politics.

Issues

Content code for television news channels and improving the information and broadcasting system.

What she plans to do

The issue of content code for television news channels will be discussed with all stake holders to find a solution, said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni.

She added that with Commonwealth Games scheduled for next year, her ministry would step up preparations to ensure high quality broadcast of the mega sporting event.

"I will speak to all the stakeholders concerned on various aspects of the media industry. Anything related to the media will be made known to you in a transparent manner," she said.