Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation

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 31 March 2013 is Rs. 1538.88 lakhs.[1]

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
महाराष्ट्र पर्यटन विकास महामंडळ
Official logo of MTDC
Agency overview
Formed1975
JurisdictionGovernment of Maharashtra
HeadquartersNariman Point, Mumbai-400051, Maharashtra,  India
Agency executive
  • Shri Vijay Waghamare IAS, Managing Director Chief 2_Name= Shri Ashotosh Rathod Chief 2=position=Jt.Managing Director
  • Swati Kale, General Manager chief4 _Name = Shri Chandrasekhar Jaishwal Chief 4_position=Dy General Manager Chief 5_Name= Shri Hanumant K.Hede Chief 5_Position=Sr.Regional Manager
Websitehttp://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in

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. 31 March 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2010.


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