Uttarakhand launches paragliding initiative for youth employment

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has launched an initiative to make the state a premier adventure tourism hub. Having trained 141 youth in paragliding, 17 are undergoing a flight practice campaign in Pauri Garhwal (Oct 1–30). Participants must complete 100 flight hours and a 35-km cross-country flight to earn a Commercial Tandem Pilot License.