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The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s leading diver training organisation, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to strengthen the diving and adventure tourism ecosystem in India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on improving divers’ safety, aligning training standards with international standards, and promoting responsible and sustainable diving tourism throughout the country.
With nearly six decades of global experience, PADI brings an internationally recognized diver training framework to India’s growing diving sector, while ATOAI contributes its deep network of tour operators and adventure tourism stakeholders. Together, the two organizations aim to raise India’s profile as a leading global destination for safe, sustainable and quality diving experiences.
“PADI is pleased to collaborate with ATOAI to promote sustainable adventure tourism and diving in India. This collaboration will help showcase India as a world-class diving destination, enhance diver education and safety through global PADI standards, and contribute to the development and adoption of ISO standards for scuba diving in India. We look forward to inspiring More people to explore and protect India. Incredible underwater world.”
The partnership identifies joint initiatives to enhance the quality of diver training, improve operational safety among dive operators, and ensure adherence to global best practices. PADI and ATOAI will also collaborate to promote Indian diving destinations at national and international trade shows, and undertake community-led conservation efforts such as underwater and coastal clean-up activities.
Ajit Bajaj, President, ATOAI said, “This collaboration with PADI represents a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global leader in responsible adventure tourism. By uniting ATOAI’s deep knowledge of India’s diverse adventure landscapes with PADI’s internationally recognized expertise in diving safety and education, we aim to set new benchmarks in quality, safety and sustainability and showcase India as a world-class nation.” Diving and water sports destination. We propose to work closely with the Bureau of Indian Standards and PADI to help develop and adopt strong national standards for scuba diving and other adventure activities. Together, we are committed to building a responsible and resilient adventure tourism ecosystem that not only delivers world-class experiences, but also protects and celebrates our natural heritage. The MoU is expected to enhance the visibility of the diving industry in India and generate employment opportunities In coastal communities, and contributing to the overall economic growth of the adventure tourism sector. By aligning safety, sustainability and global standards, the partnership between PADI and ATOAI paves the way for India to emerge as a responsible and competitive diving destination on the global stage.
