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The delegation included Mr. Shafaqat Ali Bajran, Joint secretary JKPA along with other office bearers, members, and paragliding enthusiasts. During the meeting, the delegation also submitted a memorandum highlighting key demands for the promotion and development of paragliding and adventure tourism in the Union Territory.
Mr. Aman Kalsotra expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the Department of Tourism, Jammu, for sponsoring the recently concluded Combined Advanced Paragliding Training Programme, in Athem Jammu, Arunanchal Pardesh, Bilaspur, Bir Billing which has equipped local youth with advanced skills and created new opportunities in the adventure tourism sector.
He also briefed the Tourism Department about the Association's proposal to organize the first-ever Paragliding Accuracy-cum-Expedition Event in Jammu & Kashmir under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The event is envisioned to attract national, international, and domestic certified & professional merit pilots while promoting the region's breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and immense adventure tourism potential.
Highlighting the significance of the event, Mr. Kalsotra said that it would help establish Jammu & Kashmir as a premier destination for paragliding, generate employment for trained pilots, boost the hospitality and tourism sectors, increase tourist footfall, and contribute to the overall economic growth of the Union Territory. He further said that after all NOC & formalities and positive response from sponsors we will start this project.
Responding positively, Director Tourism Jammu, Mr. Vikas Gupta, appreciated the Association's initiative and reiterated the department's commitment to promoting adventure tourism. He informed the delegation that the Tourism Department is actively pursuing the early approval of paragliding sites and the development of the required infrastructure. He added that expert teams are working on the necessary technical and administrative processes to facilitate adventure sports in the region.
Mr. Gupta assured the delegation of the Tourism Department's full support for the successful organization of the proposed event and advised the Association to prepare a comprehensive blueprint and action plan for its implementation.
The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with both the Tourism Department and the Association expressing confidence that the proposed championship and expedition will serve as a landmark initiative in promoting adventure tourism, youth engagement, and Jammu & Kashmir's global tourism profile.
