India Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ITDC), established in 1965, is a Central Public Sector Enterprise that manages hotels, restaurants, and provides tourist facilities across India. ITDC is also involved in the production and distribution of tourism literature, duty-free shopping, and training in tourism and hospitality through the Ashok Institute. The corporation operates several subsidiary hotel companies, such as Pondicherry Ashok Hotel Corporation Ltd. and Utkal Ashok Hotel Corporation Ltd. ITDC has been undergoing a government-led equity dilution process to comply with public shareholding norms.
The company has been shifting focus through disinvestment of certain properties, while expanding its duty-free shop operations and enhancing tourism infrastructure projects. ITDC also operates a consultancy division, Ashok Consultancy & Engineering Services, which has executed significant tourism projects. The company has been involved in various events, food festivals, and international promotions to boost its tourism and hospitality offerings. Moreover, ITDC has been actively transferring hotel properties to state governments as part of a broader disinvestment policy.
