Question: Recently, the Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Shri. K. J. Alphons launched the Guidelines by the Government of India on Adventure Tourism. How many guidelines have been prepared for land based, air based and water based activities respectively?
(a) 10, 5, 5
(b) 12, 7, 5
(c) 15, 7, 7
(d) 10, 7, 7
Answer- (c)
Related Facts:
- On 31st May, 2018, the Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Shri. K. J. Alphons launched the Guidelines by the Government of India on Adventure Tourism in New Delhi.
- These guidelines on Safety and Quality Norms for Adventure Tourism in India have been formulated along with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) in an effort to make adventure sports safer.
- The guidelines have been framed for 15 Land Based, 7 Air Based and 7 Water Based activities which cover the entire gamut of Adventure Tourism available in India and that the guidelines codify the Standard Operating Procedures and instructions for Risk Mitigation and Emergencies as well as provide for details like Safety precautions, training required, insurance, etc.
- The aim of this initiative is to help adventure tour operators understand and execute safety guidelines in a better manner.
- These guidelines cover land, air and water based activities which include mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, paragliding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, river rafting and many other sports.
Reference:
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/may/p201853101.pdf
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=179680
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=72522