HP must enforce its paragliding rules
The Tribune Editorial: Nearly 30 paragliding deaths have been reported in six years, concentrated in hubs like Bir-Billing and Manali.
Updated At : 07:09 AM Sep 25, 2025 IST
HIMACHAL Pradesh making advanced safety training mandatory for tandem pilots is an overdue corrective, and it has come just in time for this year’s paragliding season that opened on September 16. Long celebrated as India’s paragliding capital, Himachal has in recent years witnessed a troubling rise in accidents. The Tribune reports cite nearly 30 paragliding deaths in six years, concentrated in hubs like Bir-Billing and Manali. At least 14 pilot fatalities have been reported in five years, with some seasons seeing multiple mishaps within weeks. Stories of tourists and trained pilots meeting tragic ends erode confidence in what should be one of the state’s most celebrated attractions.
