The State government has begun insuring tourists visiting Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves against any risk or untoward incident that could jeopardise their safety.
At Bandipur the authorities have taken a public liability non-industrial policy insurance cover with a sum assured of ₹1 crore. The policy came into effect from September 23 and a premium of ₹80,000 was paid to the United India Insurance Company Ltd.
At Nagarahole, the scheme came into effect from October 4 and a premium of ₹70,000 was paid to the same insurance company.