Accident Mitigation Act

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will be coming up with an Accident Mitigation Act that will enlist the protocols required to be followed in case of an accident.

TT Bureau

As many as 212 mountains have been opened by Government of India, and the association is actively considering that these mountains be promoted.

We have had multiple meetings and soon, our safety guidelines will be released, which will elaborate on what protocol should be followed

“Fortunately for us, about six mountains are trekking peaks, and more clarity will be coming on that soon. However, the challenge is convincing the international tour operators about the possibility of what’s happening in the country. The perception is very important. In fact, ATOAI, in collaboration with our nodal ministry—the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, is planning to have a serious Act on accident mitigation and what is happening on the safety front. We have had multiple meetings and soon, our safety guidelines will be released, which will elaborate on what happens in case of an accident, and what protocol should be followed. Now, we want to ask the stakeholders to come and work with us,” says Capt Swadesh Kumar, President, ATOAI.

The association is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year, and it will be a big event for them. It is likely to celebrate its 25-year anniversary at its next AGM.

Speaking about the initiatives, Kumar said, “We were recently called by Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog, for a meeting which was attended by the Secretary and Joint Secretary, Tourism, as well as the entire travel and tourism industry. He asked us what we, as an industry, are doing to get business and how we are working as an association.”

Kumar also informed that an International Travel Mart is being organised on November 23-25 in Imphal in Manipur.