Ministry of Tourism and ATOAI to Host Adventure Guide Training and Adventure Tourism Seminar in Bhopal

The Regional Office (West & Central), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will host a four-day Adventure Guide Training Programme and National Seminar in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 17–20 March 2026.

Adventure Guide Training Programme (17–19 March)
- Supported by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) and Madhya Pradesh Eco Tourism Board (MPEDB).
- Focus: Trekking, mountaineering, and water-based adventure activities.
- Key training areas:
- Wilderness medical response
- Emergency preparedness
- Risk management in remote/high-risk environments
- Delivered by:
- VIVO Healthcare → First Aid, CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) for wilderness scenarios.
- EKO India → Risk mitigation, wildlife awareness, snake rescue, bird identification, and managing human–wildlife interactions.
- Outcome: Participants gain skills in trauma assessment, evacuation planning, and safety protocol implementation, enabling them to act as trained first responders.

Adventure Tourism Seminar (20 March)
Theme: “Adventure Strategy for a New Era”
- Half-day seminar with tour operators, adventure clubs, policymakers, and industry experts.
- Discussion topics:
- Strengthening safety frameworks and risk mitigation
- Governance and regulatory models
- Alignment with international standards
- Leveraging technology & AI in tourism
- Policy support, investment, and destination development
- Includes a high-level panel discussion bridging private sector and government perspectives.

Participation
- Around 100 participants expected: ATOAI members, adventure clubs, training institutes, eco-tourism stakeholders, hospitality partners.
- Representatives from Ministry of Tourism, MPTB, and MPEDB will also attend.

Strategic Impact
This initiative reinforces India’s position as a globally competitive destination for safe, responsible, and sustainable adventure tourism by:
- Elevating safety standards
- Building professional capacity
- Fostering collaboration across the adventure tourism ecosystem