Tourism Minister Takes Plunge to Boost India's Adventure Sports Tourism
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat participated in tandem skydiving on World Skydiving Day in Haryana's Narnaul. He highlighted the bright future for India in aero-sports tourism, launched the first skydiving aircraft in the country, and emphasized collaboration with state governments and private partners to boost the sector.
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Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took a bold leap into the sky on Saturday, participating in tandem skydiving at Haryana's Narnaul to celebrate World Skydiving Day. The occasion marked a significant milestone in India's venture into aero-sports tourism, a sector the minister believes holds a 'bright future.'
Shekhawat, accompanied by his daughters, flagged off the first skydiving aircraft in the country. After his exhilarating jump, he expressed his excitement and optimism for India's tourism sector to press and shared visuals of his experience on social media platform X.
Highlighting the global interest in adventure sports, Shekhawat noted that this initiative will open new opportunities for enthusiasts and boost domestic tourism. He pledged continued collaboration with state governments and private entities to promote aero-sports across India.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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