The Ministry of Tourism is giving special attention for the development of Adventure Tourism in the country. The MoT has issued Guidelines for Approval of Adventure Tour Operators, which is a voluntary scheme, open to all bona fide adventure tour operators.

As per a release, the MoT has also formulated a set guideline on Safety and Quality Norms on Adventure Tourism as basic minimum standards for adventure tourism activities. These guidelines cover Land, Air and Water based activities which include mountaineering, trekking, hand gliding, paragliding, bungee jumping and river rafting. 

Central Financial Assistance is being extended to various State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations for development of Tourism Infrastructure in destinations including Adventure Tourism destinations. These include facilities for trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering, aero-sports, winter/water related sports, trekker huts, wildlife viewing facilities, etc.

Financial assistance for purchase of water sports equipment consisting of kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, fibre glass boats, hovercrafts, water scooters, etc. is also provided to state governments. Special efforts are made by the Ministry of Tourism to promote Inland Water Tourism by providing necessary infrastructural facilities. Financial assistance was extended for construction of Double Hull Boats, construction of Jetties, Cruise Vessels, Boats, etc. 

The National Institute of Water Sports, another organization of Ministry of Tourism based in Goa, is getting a new building and facilities upgraded for training in water sports activities. 

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