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Uttarakhand to soon roll out bungee jumping regulations

Uttarakhand to soon roll out bungee jumping regulations

The Uttarakhand government prepared draft regulations for bungee jumping activities in the state, aiming to strengthen safety standards, fix operational parameters and introduce a formal mechanism for monitoring adventure sport operators, officials said on Saturday. The proposed regulations are part of a broader effort by the state government to tighten oversight of adventure tourism activities. (Representative Photo/iStock) The proposed regulations will cover infrastructure and equipment standards, qualifications and training requirements for staff, safety norms for participants, emergency response protocols, record maintenance and inspection procedures. The framework will also include provisions for monetary penalties and cancellation of licences for violations. Tourism secretary Dheeraj Garbyal said the draft had been prepared after consultations with stakeholders and experts and is expected to be implemented within a month after obtaining cabinet approval. “We have been working on the regulations for the past few months and have prepared a draft to regulate bungee jumping activities in the state. Stakeholders, including experts, have been consulted on what provisions should be included. We expect to implement the regulations within a month after …

Planning to bungee jump? 3 things you should know to avoid accidents: From important safety questions to what to eat

Planning to bungee jump? 3 things you should know to avoid accidents: From important safety questions to what to eat

Bungee jumping tops the bucket list of many adventure enthusiasts. This extreme sport is certainly adrenaline-inducing and thrilling. It is a once-in-a-lifetime moment when you take the plunge from a great height, feel the lightness in your stomach as you free-fall through the air.But this sport recently made headlines for an unfortunate incident. A disturbing video went viral on social media on November 13, showing a man in Rishikesh free-falling during a bungee jump when the rope suddenly snapped, seriously injuring him. Bungee jumping is an exhilarating sport but you need to be cautious and follow precautions to stay safe. (Picture credit: Freepik) READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE: Gurgaon man’s scary fall as rope snaps during bungee jumping in Rishikesh, video goes viral If you are planning to go for bungee jumping, remember it is less about impulsively ticking off a bucket-list moment and more about making sure you stay safe and the moment stays with you as a happy memory, not anything terrifying. After all, you don’t want a once-in-a-lifetime experience turning into the …