Affordable aero sports training program to be launched in Karnataka shortly
Bengaluru: Karnataka is reportedly planning to introduce certified training courses for aero adventure sports pilots, making such training more accessible and affordable within India.
According to the department of youth empowerment and sports, formal training and certification in activities like paragliding, parasailing, hot air balloon and skydiving, are available only overseas and the cost runs into thousands of dollars, as reported by Deccan Herald on Monday.
This pioneering move by the state government aims to bridge the gap by providing quality training at affordable rates.
“The course fee, together with boarding and lodging in a foreign country, makes the whole programme expensive. We want to make it as affordable as possible,” DH quoted Naveen Raj Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, as saying.
The popularity of aero adventure sports has soared across India in recent years. With numerous tourist destinations in the Himalayas, Pune, and the Nilgiris now offering these thrilling activities, there has been a significant rise in demand for trained pilots. Additionally, many young people are increasingly viewing these sports not only as a passion but as a promising career opportunity.
To meet this demand, the state government plans to launch the program through a public-private partnership (PPP). While a private partner will handle the training process, the government will be responsible for providing essential infrastructure at the Jakkur Aerodrome in Bengaluru.
In the program's first phase, pilots will receive training in paramotoring, hot air ballooning, powered hang gliders, and parasailing.
The initiative is currently awaiting approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other necessary clearances to move forward.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
