Haryana

• 01 Nov 2023

Air Sports Policy will be Made in Haryana

Why In News?

Recently, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the charge of Civil and Aviation Department, while reviewing various projects of the Civil and Aviation Department in Chandigarh, said that air sports policy will be formulated in the state which will also promote sports tourism in the state.

Key Points:

• While directing the officials to study the country's first 'National Air Sports Policy' issued by the Central Government, the Deputy Chief Minister said that such an air sports policy will be made by the state government in which the participants can be attracted as much as possible, so that the state can There will be an increase in revenue.
• After the implementation of Air Sports Policy in the state, sports tourism will also develop and employment opportunities for the youth will also increase.
• Air sports include many other sports like air racing, aerobatics, aeromodelling, hang gliding, paragliding, paramotoring and skydiving. There are also international competitions for these sports.
• Haryana is also suitable for air sports due to its geographical area and clear weather conditions in different areas.
• Air sports activity will not only bring direct revenue to the state government but will also increase travel growth, tourism, infrastructure and local employment. The state government is trying to make Haryana an air sports hub like other sports.
• It should be noted that currently India does not participate in any such competition on a permanent basis, but due to this new policy made for the first time by the Central Government, India may soon participate in the international competitions of these sports. There is a large number of youth in India whose interest is increasing in adventure sports and flying sports.