The New Tehri district administration has sealed the Maa Ganga bungee jumping site in Mulyagaon after an inspection found serious gaps in the arrangements required for adventure tourism. The action was taken with visitor and public safety in mind.
Inspectors found that emergency medical equipment was not available at the site. They also found no proper parking arrangement, resulting in vehicles being parked along the National Highway. Other deficiencies related to prescribed safety standards were also identified during the inspection.
Action by the administration
Kirtinagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pankaj Bhatt ordered the sealing of the site. He said operators of adventure tourism activities must comply with mandatory safety standards, provide the required technical arrangements and obtain the necessary permissions.
Bhatt said negligence in safety arrangements would not be tolerated. The administration’s action means bungee jumping operations at the site cannot continue unless permission is granted through the required process.
The sealed premises have been placed in the custody of jump master Anoop Singh. He has been directed not to interfere with the seal or the property until further orders from the competent authority.
Warning against unauthorised operations
Singh has also been instructed not to operate bungee jumping activities without permission. The administration warned that any violation of these directions would lead to legal action under the applicable rules.
The district administration has asked operators of adventure tourism activities to strictly follow safety requirements. The inspection has highlighted the importance of emergency medical preparedness, proper vehicle management and compliance with technical and regulatory conditions at adventure tourism sites.
The administration has not announced a date for reopening the Mulyagaon facility. Its immediate status remains sealed pending further orders from the competent authority.
Conclusion
The Maa Ganga bungee jumping site in Mulyagaon has been sealed after officials found missing emergency medical equipment, inadequate parking and other safety deficiencies. Operations are prohibited until the required permissions and safety conditions are met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the sealed bungee jumping site?
The Maa Ganga bungee jumping site is located in Mulyagaon, New Tehri.
Q. Why was the site sealed?
The district administration found no emergency medical equipment, inadequate parking and other deficiencies in the prescribed safety standards.
Q. Who ordered the action?
Kirtinagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pankaj Bhatt ordered the site to be sealed.
Q. Who was given custody of the sealed site?
The site was placed in the custody of jump master Anoop Singh.
Q. Can bungee jumping continue at the site?
No. Bungee jumping cannot operate without permission from the competent authority.
Q. What action could follow a violation?
The administration warned that unauthorised operations or interference with the seal and property would invite legal action under the applicable rules.
