Ministry of Tourism (Maharashtra)

The Ministry of tourism is a ministry in Government of Maharashtra. Ministry is responsible for promotion of travel and tourism in Maharashtra. Ministry is headed by Cabinet level Minister. Aditya Thackeray is current Minister of Tourism.[1][2]

Ministry of Tourism Department
Government of Maharashtra
मंत्रालय पर्यटन विभाग, महाराष्ट्र शासन
Seal of the state of Maharashtra

Building of Administrative Headquarters of Mumbai
Ministry overview
Jurisdiction Maharashtra
HeadquartersMantralay, Mumbai
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Parent departmentGovernment of Maharashtra
Websitewww.maharashtratourism.gov.in

Tourism in Maharashtra

Maharashtra attracts tourists from different states and foreign countries.[3] It was the second most visited Indian state by foreigners and fourth most visited state by domestic tourists in the country in 2014.[4] Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.[5]

List of Cabinet Ministers

28 November 2019 - 30 December 2019

30 December 2019 - Incumbent

List of Ministers of State

30 December 2019 - Incumbent

MTDC
Main article: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation

Ministry has separate wing which looks after tourism development. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation commonly abbreviated as MTDC, is a body of the Ministry of Tourism 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.[6]

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References
  1. "Tourism in Maharashtra to flourish post-COVID: Aditya Thackeray". Travel Daily. 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  2. "Aaditya Thackeray writes Maharashtra's Safarnama on World Tourism Day". Hindustan Times. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. "Andhra Pradesh top tourist destination: Tourism Ministry". 18 July 2011.
  4. "India's top 10 tourist destinations".
  5. "Aurangabad". www.maharashtratourism.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  6. "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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