Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is an undertaking of the Government of Delhi, India, that was established in December 1975 for the purpose of promoting tourism and related services in the city of Delhi. It has an authorised share capital of Rs. 10.00 crores and a paid up capital of Rs. 6.28 crores. It is involved in several other activities, some of which do not fall under the core activity of promotion of tourism, such as the selling of liquor. This particular activity, however, provides the corporation with revenue that can be utilised in tourism or other related development activities for the National Capital Region of Delhi. The Corporation has Delhi Based firm M/s Rawla & Co. Chartered Accountants as its Statutory Auditors

Main activities

The main activities of Delhi Tourism can be divided into the following heads.

Publicity literature

The Corporation promotes tourism whether or not the activities provide any short-term benefits in terms of revenue. The gains from the promotion of these activities is reviewed regularly as part of a longer term strategy. The use of published literature for publicity and the promotion of tourism is limited to the publication of the following:

Tourists using Hop On Hop Off Service at National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India

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Tourist facilitation

A large number of tourists arrive at the capital of Delhi every year. Activities provided to tourists regarding include:

Other tourist activities

The Corporation provides several other activities for tourists. They are:

South Extension is an up market shopping area and several global brands are available here. There are several little places to eat the local cuisine and it is easy on the pocket.

Chandni Chowk is India’s largest whole sale market and tiny kiosks have brisk sales. It is located in Old Delhi. According to the history of Delhi Shah Jehan had planned the market for his daughter to shop at her will for whatever she wanted.

Dilli Haat is an addition to the magnificence of Delhi where artisans from various corners of India showcase their talent and sell their wares. It is a must visit for every tourist. All localities are self-sufficient for daily needs.

Besides the core activity of promotion of tourism, the Corporation directly sells liquor all over Delhi, which is one of the few activities that provides net profit to the corporation. The sale of liquor is carried out through liquor shops, which number over one hundred, and includes the direct selling of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and Country Made Liquor (CL).

The Corporation constructs flyovers as part of the development of infrastructure for easy commuting by tourists in Delhi. The revenue for the construction of some of the flyovers in Delhi has been generated from a share of profit that the Corporation earns from the sale of Country made Liquor (CL). The Corporation charges a flat rate of profit, a margin of Rs.6 per bottle of country liquor, of which a share of Rs.5/- has been fixed as a contribution towards the construction of flyovers. The construction is carried of tourism by transferring knowledge in areas of tour and tourism.

Proposed projects

DTTDC has several projects planned:

Festivals

References

  1. ↑ "CM inaugurates Pitampura Haat". Indian Express. Apr 14, 2008.
  2. ↑ "A treat for the senses". The Times of India. Feb 22, 2003.
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