On the occasion of the first World Skydiving Day, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took to the skies to experience the thrilling sport for himself. The 53-year-old minister participated in a tandem skydive at Skyhigh, India’s only civilian skydiving zone located at the Narnaul airstrip in Haryana.
A video of the minister skydiving surfaced on social media, showcasing his exhilarating journey. When asked mid-dive how he was feeling, the minister responded with a cheerful “All good good, maza aa gaya.”
Shekhawat shared his thrilling experience on X (formerly known as Twitter), stating, “Truly exhilarating! On the occasion of World Skydiving Day, had the pleasure of flagging off the new skydiving aircraft and taking a tandem skydive this morning at Skyhigh—India’s only civilian skydiving drop zone at Narnaul Airstrip, Haryana. For new and adventurous Bharat, the skies too are no limit.”
Speaking to reporters after landing, Shekhawat highlighted the significance of the day, stating, “Today is definitely an exciting day not only for me, but for the entire world. It’s the first-ever World Skydiving Day being celebrated globally. On this day, the facility for sky diving has been initiated in Narnaul, and I have jumped from here. Along with this, I see a bright future for India in the tourism and aerospace sectors.”
The minister also emphasized the potential for skydiving to boost tourism in India. He mentioned that thousands of Indians used to travel to countries like Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, and New Zealand for skydiving experiences, and this facility would now provide an opportunity for them to enjoy this thrilling sport within India. He expressed his hope that this would encourage the development of similar facilities in other parts of the country, including Madhya Pradesh and Goa.
