Maharashtra Tightens Adventure Tourism Rules; India Confirms Six Authorized Air Sports Operators
The Maharashtra Tourism Department has issued directives to enforce strict compliance with its Adventure Tourism Policy following a rise in fatal accidents at popular tourist spots. Measures include mandatory registration, certified guides, and safety infrastructure to regulate adventure activities. Separately, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed only six air sports operators are authorized nationwide for activities like skydiving and hot air ballooning, under the National Air Sport Guidelines, 2023, highlighting regulatory efforts amid unlicensed operations.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 21 Aug, 09:42 pm. Other outlets followed.