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Operation of River Rafting / Kayaking Activities

The scheme aims to promote safe & regulated adventure tourism in the state by allowing licensed rafting companies to operate & issuing certifications to qualified river guides. Under this scheme, rafting companies are granted permission to operate, and licenses are issued to qualified river guides.

Ministry / Department
Tourism Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Operation of River Rafting / Kayaking Activities क्या है?

The scheme aims to promote safe & regulated adventure tourism in the state by allowing licensed rafting companies to operate & issuing certifications to qualified river guides. Under this scheme, rafting companies are granted permission to operate, and licenses are issued to qualified river guides.

लाभ
Rafting companies are permitted to operate, and licenses are issued to river guides, providing revenue benefits to the state and economic benefits to tourism businesses.
स्तर
State — Uttarakhand
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Tourism Department
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or a native of the state. 1. The applicant should possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.
अंतिम सत्यापन
Recently

Benefits

Rafting companies are permitted to operate, and licenses are issued to river guides, providing revenue benefits to the state and economic benefits to tourism businesses.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or a native of the state. 1. The applicant should possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.Area: UttarakhandBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      (1) Applicants seeking permission for River Rafting/Kayaking can apply between 1st July and 31st July for the River Ganga, and throughout the year for other rivers. 1. For running the firm: Application letter Prescribed application form Insurance of the firm Valid registration under the Firms/Societies Act Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate Three years of experience in adventure activities Details of the staff working in the firm Details of rafts/kayaks/safety equipment Application fee as per rules: Rs. 1000/- 2. For River Guide: Be in good health Age should be between 18 and 50 years Minimum educational qualification: Must have passed 10th (High School) class Be capable of swimming Every guide must hold a valid First Aid Certification issued by Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, or other recognized organizations (1) After due scrutiny of the applications by the Department, they are placed before the Technical Committee. (2) After inspection by the Technical Committee, all applicants are informed about the permission, along with reasons, by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board within a maximum period of 45 days.

    Sources & References

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