Mountaineer Shekhar Babu named ATOAI Southern Chapter chairman
Shekhan Babu, a mountaineer who received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, has been appointed chairman of the Southern Chapter of the Association of Trekking Operators of India (ATOAI). He said the group will focus on enforcing safety protocols, building skilled personnel, promoting responsible tourism and generating employment in the region as well as fostering local economies through job creation.