CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) proposes to outsource services such as food and beverages, front office operations, cleaning, housekeeping, gardening, fuel dispensing, motor boat operations, life-saving operations, electrical and plumbing maintenance and maintenance of stores in its hotels and boathouses through reputed agencies.

Major step

"It is a major step forward taken by the TTDC and fulfils the long-felt demand of the various segments of tourists," Sanwant Ram, Chairman and Managing Director of TTDC and Commissioner of Tourism, said.

State Tourism and Culture Secretary V. Irai Anbu told The Hindu that the move to outsource the corporation's services would be a shot in the arm for the tourism sector in the State.

According to an official release, over 380 persons will be required for various categories of services in hotels/boat houses. Tenders have been invited. The documents are available at the offices of regional managers, TTDC, in Chennai, Udhagamandalam, Tiruchi, Madurai and Kanyakumari.

The last date for submission is February 27.

The detailed terms and conditions are available on the TTDC website www.tamilnadutourism.org. Interested agencies may contact the regional managers for further details.

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