India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sr. No.
State
Number of Adventure Tourism Operators
1.
Andhra Pradesh
01
2.
Bihar
01
3.
Delhi
21
4.
Gujarat
02
5.
Haryana
06
6.
Himachal Pradesh
01
7.
Jammu And Kashmir
02
8.
Jharkhand
01
9.
Karnataka
04
10.
Kerala
02
11.
Madhya Pradesh
02
12.
Maharashtra
04
13.
Punjab
01
14.
Sikkim
01
15.
Tamil Nadu
02
16.
Telangana
03
17.
Uttar Pradesh
04
18.
Uttarakhand
03
19.
West Bengal
16
Total
77
The list for State-wise number of Adventure Tourism Operators recognized under Ministry of Tourism is placed at Annexure. Ministry of Tourism does not maintain data on approved Adventure Tourism Destinations. The development and promotion of tourism, including adventure tourism, enhancing safety and convenience at adventure tourism sites is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations.Ministry of Tourism does not maintain data on accidents caused while participating in adventure tourism and it has no separate fund for promotion of Adventure Tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism, in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India has formulated Adventure Safety Guidelines with an aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework to ensure safety in the Adventure Tourism sector across India. These guidelines have been circulated to all States and Union Territories for adoption and formulation/updation of safety protocols.
All the States / Union Territories have been requested to maintain a strict watch on all adventure related activities and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and licensing norms by all the operators.
ANNEXURE
The list for State-wise number of Adventure Tourism Operators recognized under Ministry of Tourism
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
