About this business scheme
The scheme aims to promote safe, regulated, and professional paragliding activities in Uttarakhand by permitting certified paragliding companies and licensed tandem pilots to operate within the state.
The scheme “Operation of Paragliding Activities” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote safe, regulated, and professional paragliding activities in Uttarakhand by permitting certified paragliding companies and licensed tandem pilots to operate within the state.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Operation of Paragliding Activities (OPA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Tourism Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Paragliding companies are permitted to operate, and tandem pilot licenses have been issued, allowing license holders to earn a livelihood through paragliding activities in the state.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or a native of the state.
- The applicant should possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.
Who is not eligible
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For running the firm:
For Tandem Pilot:
Registration walkthrough
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(1) Applications are submitted by applicants desirous of participating in paragliding activities between 16th July and 30th August every year.
1. For running the firm:
- Prescribed application form.
- Valid registration under the Firm Societies Act.
- Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate.
- Insurance of the firm.
- Details of the staff working in the firm.
- Tandem Joy Rides Package Fare (Tariff Card).
- Description of paragliding equipment.
- Application fee as per rules: Rs. 1,000/-.
2. For Tandem Pilot:
- The tandem pilot must have covered a minimum air distance of 35 km, and the name of the tandem pilot must be recorded in the digital flight log.
- The applicant must have logged a minimum of 100 hours of flying time, with their name recorded in the digital log for these flights.
- The tandem pilot should have advanced practical knowledge of aero sports, which will be tested by the Technical Committee through a practical test.
- Tandem pilots must be medically fit, hold appropriate medical certificates, and have valid First Aid and CPR certification, subject to annual medical examination.
- The operator must have valid circular party insurance covering paragliding.
- The tandem pilot must have completed the SIV (Simulation in Flight) Tandem Paragliding Safety Course.
(2) After submission, applications are scrutinized by the Department and then placed before the Technical Committee for evaluation.
(3) After the recommendation of the Technical Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council, shall issue the permission.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to operate a paragliding company in Uttarakhand?
Applicants must be residents of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or natives of the state and possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.
Who is eligible to become a tandem pilot?
Applicants must meet flying experience requirements, be medically fit, hold valid certifications, and possess advanced practical knowledge of aero sports.
When can applications be submitted?
Applications can be submitted between 16th July and 30th August each year.
What is the minimum flying experience required for a tandem pilot?
The pilot must have logged at least 100 hours of flying time and covered a minimum air distance of 35 km.
Are there any medical requirements for tandem pilots?
Yes, tandem pilots must be medically fit, hold valid medical certificates, and have First Aid and CPR certification, subject to annual medical examination.
Who evaluates the applications?
Applications are scrutinized by the Department of Tourism and then placed before the Technical Committee for evaluation.
Who grants the final permission to operate?
After recommendation by the Technical Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council, issues the permission.
What is the application fee for running a paragliding firm?
The application fee is Rs. 1,000 as per the rules.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website uttarakhandtourism.gov.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
The details on this page are from the official listing and have not been rewritten or reviewed by our team yet. Confirm them on the official portal before applying.
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