Model Law on Adventure Tourism

Recently, the Union Tourism Ministry has circulated the model law on adventure tourism to all States and Union Territories for feedback.

Adventure tourism – A niche tourism where exploration or travel involves some degree of risk.
It includes at least 2 among the 3 elements (physical activity, natural environment, and cultural immersion)
Types – Hard adventure and soft adventure covering land, air and water based activities.
Model law – It is a part of the National Strategy for Adventure Tourism covering aspects of obligations, institutional framework, registration, penalties and insurance coverage.

Adventure tourism is considered a sunshine sector for India.

National Strategy for Adventure Tourism (2022)

Aim – To develop adventure destinations, promote safety in adventure tourism, skill development, capacity building and marketing.
Vision - To position India as a preferred destination for adventure tourism globally.

National Board for Adventure Tourism – It is to guide the operationalization and implementation of the strategy.
Indian Mountaineering Foundation - IMF has a critical role in promoting adventure tourism particularly mountaineering and trekking in the Himalayas.

India’s Geographical Advantage in Adventure Tourism

70% of the Himalayas
7,000 km of coastline
One of the 3 countries in the world with both hot and cold deserts
Ranks 10^th in total area under forest cover
Ranks 6^th in term0s of number of recognized UNESCO Natural Heritage sites

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