Upskilling for Adventure Tourism: THSC & VISA Recognise Trained Paragliding Ground Crew in Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand 08.05.25
As part of an upskilling initiative, the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) in collaboration with VISA, felicitated trained candidates for successfully completing the curriculum in the Paragliding Ground Crew Chief job role. This unique training and certification effort is designed to strengthen the adventure tourism sector by equipping ground staff with the essential skills and formal recognition they deserve.

The Certificate Distribution Ceremony, organized by THSC’s training partner Samarpit Media Society, was held at Rainbow Hall, ITBP Camp, Dehradun. The event was graced by Mrs. Poonam Chand, Additional Secretary, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), and attended by Ms. Parnal Vats, Senior Manager, VISA, and Mr. Abhishek Anand, Vice President – Assessment & Certification, THSC.

The training program was made possible with the support of ITBP and BSF officials, to whom THSC extends its special thanks for their cooperation during both the training and the event.

"This upskilling initiative reflects our commitment to creating structured pathways for workforce development in emerging areas like adventure tourism. Through the RPL program, we are formally recognizing the capabilities of individuals who have long been contributing to the sector. We are grateful to our partners VISA, along with UTDB, Samarpit Media Society,  BSF and ITBP for their vital support."

Rajan Bahadur, CEO, THSC,

The program aligns with THSC’s mission to strengthen skill ecosystems and empower individuals across tourism and hospitality with industry-relevant competencies and certifications.