Hyderabad, May 3 -- Telangana has stepped up safety measures at boating facilities across the State following a recent cruise accident at the Bargi Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh that resulted in tourist fatalities, prompting authorities to tighten oversight.

In response to rising tourist footfall, the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation has issued a comprehensive set of directives mandating the strict enforcement of safety protocols across all water fleet operations.

Orders issued on May 1 make unit managers and in-charges directly accountable for maintaining safety standards.

Stricter accountability

Officials have been instructed to remain physically present at boating units during operational hours, especially on weekends, holid...