6 October 2020 convicted Dilip Ray, the then Union Minister of State for coal in the government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, for his alleged involvement in the coal block allocation scandal. Other information A passionate traveler, Ray has traveled to over twenty countries across the globe and his other hobbies include interior decoration and gardening. He has a great cultural affinity. Promoting Odia culture and dialect has always been his esteemed priority which is evident from the fact that the 80% of the employees of the group founded by him are from Odisha. The maxim of Mayfair Hotels and resorts which is “Stay with Us, Stay with Nature” reflects his commitment towards protecting the environment. Positions held 1) Chairman, Rourkela Municipality 2) Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly (1985–1990) 3) Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly (1990–1995) 4) Minister of State, Industries (15/03/1990-24/07/1990) 5) Minister of State, Industries, excluding textiles and handlooms (24/07/1990 – 02/01/1991) 6) Minister, Industries, excluding textiles and handlooms (02/01/1991 – 15/03/1995) 7) Elected to Rajya Sabha (1996–2002) 8) Union MoS (I/C) of the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying 9) Union MoS (I/C) of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries 10) Union MoS (I/C) of the Ministry of Coal 11) Union MoS of Parliamentary Affairs 12) Union MoS of Ministry of Steel 13) Elected to Rajya Sabha for the second term (2002–2008) 14) Member, Consultative Committee for the Civil Aviation 15) Member, Committee on Labour and Welfare 16) Member Committee on Labour 17) Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly (2014-2019) References External links Profile on Rajya Sabha website Mayfair Hotels 1954 births Rajya Sabha members from Odisha People from Odisha Living people People from Sundergarh district People from Rourkela Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Odisha Biju Janata Dal politicians