The Story Of ITDC : India Tourism Development Corporation was established in 1966 as an autonomous public sector corporation. ITDC was entruste with the task of helping develop infrastructure and promote India as a tourist destination. Today, ITDC provides a complete package of tourism services including tourism services including accommodation, catering, transport, publicity and hotel consultancy, duty free shops, an in-house travel agency, entertainment and shopping.

ITDC's accommodation chain - The Ashok Group - is the largest in the country. It offers accommodation ranging from luxury suites to modestly furnished rooms, from beach resorts to a moderately priced forest lodge. Almost 4000 rooms are scattered throughout India.