Chamber, Rajasthan Chapter organised a Webinar on “Air Sports Opportunities in India – With Special Focus on Rajasthan”.
Pradeep Multani, President, PHD Chamber in his Welcome and Presidential Address outlined the tremendous potential for promoting aero Sports sector in Rajasthan.
Looking to the demographic Pattern of India which has significant percentage of youth, the Aero Sports sector has very bright future in India which need to be developed as one of the top Air Sports Nations by 2030, Mr. Multani added.
Speaking on the occasion as *Chief Guest Shri Ashok Chandna, Hon’ble Minister, Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Rajasthan* appreciated the initiative of PHD Chamber in organizing Webinar on Aero Sports which is a whole some idea and avenue for promoting entertainment, entrepreneurship, employment, tourism and investment in the State. He welcomed the offer of PHD Chamber in collaborating with Government of Rajasthan in the preparation of Air Sports Policy for facilitating safe, enjoyable, sustainable, accessible and affordable development of Aero Sports sector in Rajasthan.
Guest of Honour *Shri Naresh Kumar Thakral, IAS, Secretary, Department Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Rajasthan* in his address observed that Aero Sports is a multidisciplinary activity requiring coordination of different Departments and there is a need to evolve a Single Window approval system to the operators in Aero Sports sector.
In his remarks *Shri Digvijay Dhabriya, Chair, PHDCCI-Rajasthan Chapter* observed that chamber would actively work with the Sports, Tourism and other Departments of Government of Rajasthan and the various associations, professionals and stakeholders for evolving an investor friendly Policy framework for taking Rajasthan into a leading position in Aero Sport sector in India.
On this occasion eminent speakers comprising Associations, Professionals, existing and potential Entrepreneurs, Trainers namely *Shri Jitendra Singh Rathore,* Chairman & Managing Director, Royal Desert Safaris Pvt. Ltd., *Ms. Anisha Suresh,* Secretary General, Aero Club of India, *Shri Samson D’Silva,* Secretary, Paragliding Association of India, *Shri Vaibhav Kala,* Vice President, Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, *Shri Kailash Khandelwal*, Founder & CEO, OMG Group of Companies, *Shri BG Kumar Swamy,* Managing Director, Bangalore Aviation & Sports Enterprises (BASE), *Shri Rudra Bhanu Solanki,* Founder & CEO, Sky High India, *Shri Akhand Pratap,* Managing Director, Vymanik Aerospace, *Shri Ravi Sharma,* Paradreams Adventures, *Shri Samarth Sharma,* Sky Ventures, shared their perspective on different aspects and dimensions of this sector for its sustainable development in Rajasthan and developing a favourable eco system in the State. It was observed that there are 13 various sports internationally recognized under the category of Aero Sports out of which Rajasthan has tremendous potential for Hot Air Ballooning, Gliding, Sky Diving, Drone Racing, Para Motoring, Aero Modeling etc. and the sports need to be promoted not only for tourists but also in schools and Colleges. Eminent speakers were unanimous in adhering to the highest level of safety measures in terms of equipment and practices which will go a long way in projecting Rajasthan as a preferred safe destination globally for Aero Sports.
*Mr. Vivek Seigell, ASG, PHD Chamber* in his remarks touched upon the important aspects on affordability which requires a favourable view of Government and Policy makers with regard to GST, Import Duty, Insurance, Self-reliance for various equipment’s and facilities attached with this sector and announced to make a Task Force comprising various stakeholders for expeditious formulation of Policy document taking in to account various safety, affordability, taxation and other factors.
*Mr. Rakesh Kumar Gupta,* Resident Director, PHDCCI-Rajasthan Chapter proposed Vote of thanks and special thanks to Sponsors M/s Royal Desert Safaries Pvt Ltd & The Trio. The webinar was attended by more than 80 stakeholders.