India, July 1 -- A Pune-based civic activist has demanded an audit of all resorts run by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), pointing out that several properties have recorded low occupancy rates despite being located at prime tourist destinations.

Civic activist Vivek Velankar has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking an audit of MTDC-owned resorts across the state and corrective measures to improve their performance.

MTDC owns resorts at several prominent tourist destinations, including Mahabaleshwar, Ajanta-Ellora, Matheran and beaches along the Konkan coast. Velankar said these properties are spread over large areas and are located at strategic locations, yet their occupancy remains poor.

"After th...