Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
महाराष्ट्र पर्यटन विकास महामंडळ

Official logo of MTDC
Agency overview
Formed 1975
Jurisdiction Government of Maharashtra
Headquarters Nariman Point, Mumbai-400051, Maharashtra,  India
Agency executives
Website http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation commonly abbreviated as MTDC, is a body of the Government of Maharashtra responsible for development of tourism in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It has been established under the Companies Act, 1956, (fully owned by Govt. of Maharashtra) for systematic development of tourism on commercial lines, with an authorized share capital of Rs. 25 crore.The paid up share capital of the Corporation as on 31st March 2013 is Rs. 1538.88 lakhs.[1]

Since Inception it been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. MTDC owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centers and having more resorts is on the plan.

MTDC initiates & supports various cultural activities across Maharashtra with the objective to improve tourism in the state. One such example is Sanskruti Arts Festival, Upvan, Thane which MTDC has supported along with TMC (Thane Municipal Corporation)

References

  1. ↑ "MAHARASHTRA TOURISM, The Official Website of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Govt. of India - About_us". Maharashtratourism.gov.in. 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2010-08-30.


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