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Come monsoon, Maharashtra government to monitor adventure sports

The state's assurance comes following the court's directions, which had said safety and security of the public at large must be one of the paramount considerations of the state.

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The Maharashtra government is likely introduce a policy this monsoon in order to regulate and monitor holiday and adventure camps organisers, who market their camps the most this time around.

The state had last month assured a division bench of Justice Shantanu Kemkar and Justice MS Karnik that it would introduce a policy to overlook adventure camps, including sports, which sees a rising demand during rains.

The state's assurance comes following the court's directions, which had said safety and security of the public at large must be one of the paramount considerations of the state. At the same time, it said, the state must take steps to promote and not discourage sports enthusiasts.

The direction was given after the court was informed that in 2015, the government had sought to relook the policy issued by it in 2014, but things had not moved forward. As per the policy, the government had made it mandatory for organisers to register themselves with an appropriate authority, which was to be headed by a District Sports Officer. However, district committees could not be formed due to unavailability of sufficient experts in the field.

Avid trekker, Vasant Limaye, has challenged the policy. "Adventure sports activities must be governed and regulated in a prescribed manner. However, the guidelines issued are not practical."

As per policy, operators have to register themselves and employ only qualified and experienced trainers and instructors. Specifications for use of equipment, a list of recognised institutions for training, and instructions on how medical risks could be minimised were set out. It has also laid down a code of conduct for the organisers and warned that any breach of conditions would result in cancellation of their registration and penal action.

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  • The government had mandated the organisers to register themselves with an appropriate authority. 
     
  • However, district committees could not be formed due to unavailability of sufficient experts
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