**Summary:**
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), has established Adventure Safety Guidelines to create a standardized safety framework for the adventure tourism sector in India. These guidelines, issued as of August 7, 2025, have been disseminated to all States and Union Territories, encouraging them to adopt and update their safety protocols accordingly. The States and Union Territories are directed to closely monitor all adventure activities and enforce strict compliance with safety regulations and licensing standards by all operators. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat provided this information in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. For further information, contact Sunil Kumar Tiwari at tourism4pibatgmaildotcom. Release ID: 2153601.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and policies relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India.
Adventure Tourism Sector: The sector of tourism encompassing adventure activities.
Adventure Tour Operators Association of India: An association of adventure tour operators in India (ATOAI).
Adventure Safety Guidelines: A standardized framework to ensure safety in the Adventure Tourism sector across India.
India: The country where the Adventure Tourism sector is located.
States and Union Territories: The various administrative divisions within India to which the guidelines were circulated.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture who provided information regarding the guidelines.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India, where a written reply regarding the guidelines was given.
Ministry of Tourism
Regulation in Adventure Tourism Sector
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 4:13PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Tourism, in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) 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.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a
written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2153601)