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Tourists give IRCTC's Mumbai darshan scheme a wide berth
Updated On: 16 May, 2012 06:25 AM IST | | Shashank Rao
Eight months since its inauguration, there have been hardly any takers from the public, forcing the public sector unit to contemplate calling off the venture
With its vibrant culture, architectural heritage and diverse cuisines, Mumbai is a tourist’s paradise. Recognising this, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) decided to start its own Mumbai Darshan services last year, to give tourists an alternative to the tours conducted by private operators. Eight months into the venture, however, this Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is on the verge of abandoning its scheme, as there have hardly been any takers for it.

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