Tourism Employees Protest Privatization of MTDC Resorts

The Tourism Employees Association is planning a protest against the privatization of MTDC resorts through a public-private partnership. They will agitate peacefully on World Tourism Day and hold a symbolic hunger strike on Gandhi Jayanti, also demanding bonus and increment benefits for contractual workers.

The Tourism Employees Association has raised concerns over the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) resorts' development plans through a public-private partnership. They have called for a peaceful protest starting on World Tourism Day, September 27.

The Paryatan Karmachari Vikas Sangh, in a letter dated September 19, urged tourism employees to join the agitation by wearing black ribbons as a mark of protest. They are opposing the Maharashtra government's move and are demanding bonus and increment benefits for contractual employees.

A symbolic hunger strike is also planned for Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The association has assured that day-to-day operations will continue smoothly, ensuring no inconvenience to tourists.

(With inputs from agencies.)