The civil aviation ministry has proposed tax incentives and dedicated airspace at select locations to promote air sports such as aerobatics, hand gliding, paragliding, and skydiving.
In a draft policy released on Saturday, Joint Secretary Amber Dubey said: “The government plans to promote the country’s air sports sector by way of making it safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable,”
The draft policy aims to make India a global hub for air sports and promote design and development of air sports equipment in the country. The move is also expected to boost adventure tourism in the country, which has seen a pick-up in

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