K'taka brings new trekking rules with tracking, insurance mandate

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwara Khandre has issued new rules to ensure trekking safety. A tracking app will monitor trekkers in real time, and group insurance will be mandatory. SOP guidelines will regulate trekking activities, and guides will be held accountable. These measures follow recent missing cases in Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru, aiming to prevent future accidents.