State Tourism authorities mark­ed World Tourism Day yesterday (September 27) by launching Mumbai Darshan tours for the specially abled. The theme for the day was ‘accessible tourism for all’. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) deserves a round of applause for undertaking the initiative, but we need to ensure that these tours are sustained in the long run.

Gradually but eventually, our tourist spots also need to be made suitable for the specially abled. Initiatives should be taken to make our various modes of transportation accessible to all sections of the society.