NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR
PAHALGAM SANASAR
BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)
COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SERIAL No.102 FROM 01 JUL 2013 TO 26 JUL 2013
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JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126
JIM/75/TGC/12-13- Oct 2013
Additional Director General of Police, SDRF/Home Guard /CD & Aux. Police J&K, Srinagar
COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING/ SEARCH & RESCUE COURSE -102 Madam,
1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering / Search & Rescue Course serial No.102 conducted by this Institute for SDRF personnel (BN 1st & 2nd ) is enclosed for your information and necessary action please.
2. Kindly ack.
Yours Sincerely
(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Copy to:
1. Director General of Police, Police Headquarters, Srinagar –J&K : For info.
2. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 : -do-
3. Commissioner /Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar : -do-
4. Commandant SDRF, 1st BN, Barzulla, Srinagar : -do-
5. Commandant SDRF, 2nd BN, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu : -do-
6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 : -do-
7. Institute library.
GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING RESCUE COURSE, JAMMU & KASHMIR SDRF PERSONNEL (1st & 2nd BN)
INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM
VENUE: PAHALGAM
REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING RESCUE COURSE
COURSE SERIAL NO: 102
DURATION OF COURSE: 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013 (26 DAYS)
GENERAL
1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over last 30 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, water rafting, short term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.
INTRODUCTION
2. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, (JIM & WS) conducted one Basic Mountaineering/ Rescue Course serial No.102 w.e.f 01 July to 26 July 2013 (26 days) for SDRF (Bn-1st & 2nd) personnel at Pahalgam sponsored by Additional Director General of Police SDRF /Home Guard/CD & Aux. Police J&K. 20 SDRF Personnel from 1st & 2nd BN and 54 private students from different parts of India reported to JIM & WS, Headquarter Pahalgam on 30 Jun 2013 to attend Basic Mountaineering / Rescue Course Serial No. -102. The Scheduled training of these 74 (68 Boys & 06 Girls) students of the course commenced on the next day morning. All 74 students completed the training successfully with desired level of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.
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AIM
3. To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous and High Altitude area including rock and ice craft to Jammu & Kashmir SDRF Personnel.
4. To train the SDRF personnel for rescue operations in mountainous terrain and snowbound area of J&K state, especially for the area of Doda, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar since these areas are prone to mechanical accidents and natural calamities.
STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED
5. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the course are as follows:-
(a) Students should be able to effectively utilize technical skills during rescue operations in mountains / accidental sites/natural calamities.
(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of rescue team as quick response to natural calamities
(c) Students should be able to effectively carryout rescue missions / operations at accidental sites.
(d) Students should be able to plan and take part in Mountain Expeditions at National and International level.
OBJECTIVES
6. (a) Carryout rescue mission in any eventuality in mountains at accidental sites and during natural calamities. (b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering. (c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals. (d) Create environment awareness amongst the youth. (e) Promote adventure activities in the state.
3 OPENING ADDRESS
7. Opening address was given on the first day by Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS. Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed Institute JIM & WS. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around Pahalgam. Students were told the duration of course, tests and grading system as well as the phases of course going to be conducted in various training area of the Institute.
OPENING ADDRESS BY COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS
CONDUCT OF TRAINING
8. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering equipment, Rope knots, rock climbing, Rappelling, Survival Camps in Jungles & Glacier, Treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse, River crossing, Rescue from river and accidental site, Ice climbing , Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue, Navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains.
9. Training for the courses started with rock craft for initial 15 days at Pahalgam. This was followed by Ice craft training for which the teams moved to Thajiwas Glacier Sonamarg. A copy of training programme is enclosed as Appendix “B”.
10 Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.
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PHYSICAL EXERCISE
11. As the location of the Institute is at approx 7000 ft, though acclimatization was not mandatory, but initial periods were utilized to achieve physical fitness & mental robustness. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the places were conducted during first 2 days which was accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long distance (7-8 kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of fitness required
to survive in hilly terrain.
PHYSICAL EXERICSE
TECHNICAL TRAINING
12 Keeping in consideration the geographical area of J&K state, training was provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountainous terrain and glacier & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain. At the culmination of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering equipment and its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows.
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(a) ROCK CRAFT
15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jumaring, free climbing and rappelling. The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Pahalgam.
ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING
(b) ICE CRAFT
10 periods were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice craft including base making, ice craft, avalanche rescue, navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas Glacier situated at Sonamarg
for this part of the course.
ICE CRAFT TRAINING
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(c) RIVER CROSSING & CASUALTY EVACUATION
Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in mountainous areas and various methods of Casualty Evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.
RIVER CROSSING CASUALTY EVACUATION
(d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREKS
Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places to observe and exchange culture and beautiful places like Table Top, Baltal and Happy Valley. Enroute they were made to practice rescue techniques from mountain cliffs and dense forest areas where there are no means of evacuation by road.
TREK TO HAPPY VALLEY
7 (e) TENT PITCHING
Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in the jungles, mountainous glacier terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade calamities.
TENT PITCHING
(f) LECTURES /PRESENTATIONS
The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form of lecture cum Power point presentations and movies concerning mountaineering as mentioned below:
(1) Introduction to mountaineering equipment.
(2) Mountain hazards.
(3) Dos and Don’ts of mountaineering.
(4) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures.
(5) Tourism and culture of J&K.
(6) Avalanche & avalanche rescue.
(7) Introduction to Glacier
(8) River crossing
(9) Rescue from accidental site
(10) Crevasse rescue
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(11) Rescue team work (12) First Aid & CPR (13) Mountain Terminology (14) Load carrying & marching in Mountains.
INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES (g) ENDURANCE RUN
Team practiced running for long distance with backpack load of 18 kgs which helped them to attain the desired standard of physical endurance required during rescue operations. Students showed marked improvement in endurance and they excelled in the final endurance run of 8.5 kms taken by the institute. Mr Zahid Bashir, a private student from Anantnag –J&K in boys and Ms G R Radhika, a private girl student from Andhra Pradesh secured the best in endurance award of the course.
ENDURANCE RUN
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(h) GAMES
Students were encouraged to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton, cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, water rafting and Para jumping. Students showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & para jumping were run in the auditorium for the students.
ADMINISTRATION
13. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained instructors and other staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and looked after the students round the clock.
ACCOMMODATION
14. The accommodation facility at Pahalgam was made in Institute Hostel. During ice craft training students camped at Sonamarg in tents.
INSTITUTE, PAHALGAM SONAMARG, TRAINING CAMP
10 FOOD
15. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and chocolates, juices etc. EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 16. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training purpose.
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ISSUED BY JIM & WS MEDICAL COVER
17. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical support to the participants throughout the course duration. Different first aid kits were prepared for trek, rock area and traveling. The students were educated about the mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its treatment modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue from accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced by the students.
CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID & CPR 11 ASSESSMENT
18. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of Rock craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and grading. Mr Anil Kumar a private student from Jammu –J&K secured the best in technique award while Mr Najeem Ahmad a private student form Anantnag –J&K secured best student award of the course.
WRITTEN TEST ROCK CRAFT TEST ICE CRAFT TEST
19. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “C”.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
20. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing, mimicry were presented by the participants. Shri M K Koul, Camp Incharge, JIM & WS was invited as Chief Guest who praised the students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches, prizes and momentoes to all the participants.
SHRI M K KOUL, CAMP INCHARGE DISTRIBUTING PRIZES, MOMENTOES, BADGES AND ADDRESING THE STUDENTS
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OBSERVATIONS
21. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of Mountaineering.
(b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the rescue operation techniques taught to them during the course.
(c) The students improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities.
(d) The students excelled in the final test taken by the institute to access their performance.
(e) The students showed keen interest in training in adventure sports at JIM & WS.
RECOMMENDATIONS
22. (a) It is recommended that the students may be sent to JIM & WS for Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as other adventure courses like Paragliding, White water rafting & Skiing.
(b) More batches of students may be sent to JIM & WS for training in rescue missions / operation techniques.
(c) In collaboration between JIM & WS and SDRF, it is proposed that three teams (1+9) of SDRF trained personnel can be established at three training centers of JIM & WS viz Pahalgam, Bhaderwah and Sanasar which can cover all the regions of J&K State for any disaster as and when required. The SDRF personnel will be in touch with the training courses which will help them to refresh and hone their skills in technique used in search and rescue operations. The Institute will provide accommodation to the SDRF personnel.
FEED BACK
23. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are enclosed as Appendix “D”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.
13 CONCLUSION
24. During Basic Mountaineering/ Rescue course training was imparted to make the participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as trained mountaineer. Special efforts were delivered to make them practice and to become perfect in rescue missions by forming mountain rescue teams. The performance of the participants validates the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in mountain techniques were achieved. Employment of SDRF in mission in difficult conditions should prove the worthiness of training provided by JIM & WS.
Yours Sincerely
(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated
Copy to:
1. Director General of Police, Police Headquarters, Srinagar –J&K : For info.
2. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 : -do-
3. Commissioner /Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar : -do-
4. Commandant SDRF, 1st BN, Barzulla, Srinagar : -do-
5. Commandant SDRF, 2nd BN, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu : -do-
6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 : -do-
7. Institute library.
APPENDIX “A” LIST OF SDRF PERSONNEL BASIC MOUNTAINEERING / RESCUE COURSE SERIAL No. 102 W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013
S.No Name Unit / Address Remarks / Grading 1 Ct. Mehboob Ahmad SDRF 1ST BN Srinagar “A”
2 Ct. Jigmat Gilson -do- “A”
3 Ct. Ab Hamid -do- “A”
4 Ct. Ab Rahman -do- “A”
5 Ct. Skulzang Dorjey -do- “A”
6 Sgt. Mohd Shafi SDRF 2ND BN Jammu “A”
7 Sgt. Muneer Ahmad -do- “A”
8 Sgt. Raghbir Chand -do- “A”
9 Ct. Gh. Mohd -do- “A”
10 Ct. Shashi Paul -do- “A”
11 Ct. Avinash Kumar -do- “A”
12 Ct. Raman Kumar -do- “A”
13 Ct. Bittu Kumar -do- “A”
14 Ct. Satwir Kumar -do- “A”
15 Ct. Gurmeet Singh -do- “A”
16 Ct. Balbir Singh -do- “B”
17 Ct. Shiv Charan Dass -do- “A”
18 Ct. Mohd Suleman -do- “A”
19 Ct. Parvez Ahmad -do- “A”
20 Ct. Sahil Singh -do- “A”
LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS BASIC MOUNTAINEERING / RESCUE COURSE SERIAL No. 102 W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013
S.No Name Unit / Address Remarks / Grading 1 Nilotam Kumar Bangra, Shukla, GopalGanj, Bihar “A”
2 Ranjeet Kumar Ranjan Pirouta, Nawada, Bihar “A”
3 Suryadev Singh Medanipur, Tarighat, Ghazipur U.P “A”
4 Pradeep Kumar Aharak, Navalpur, Pindra, Varanasi U.P “A”
5 Niranjan Chandrappa Ganratangan, Somnath Nagar, Pune “A”
6 Rajeev Yadav 13,Rajkumar Chakraborty Sarani, Kolkata “A”
7 Tarun Prasad Yadav Cherwa, Gawan, Giridhi, Jharkhand “A”
8 Naveen Agarwal ONGC Nagar, Palavasana, Mahesana, Gujrat “A”
9 Ritesh Kumar Yadav ONGC Nagar, Palavasana, Mahesana, Gujrat “A”
10 Bhushan Shirnath Piyush Apt, Kansai, Ambarnath (E), Thane “A”
11 Rahul Rai 504/Daffodil, May Flower Garden, Ambarnath “A” (E), Maharashtra 12 Vivek Bhoi 502/ Dahlia, Ambernath (E), Maharashtra “A”
13 Amit Raghunath Koli Panchshil Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”
14 Abhinay Kamlakar Panchavati Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”
15 Avinash Kondiba Chatrapati Shivaji Road, Matheran, Raigad, “A” Mah 16 Viabhav Pratap Aradhna Cottage, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”
17 Sandeep Raghunath Panchshil Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”
18 Yogesh Sahare Jamale, Peth, Nashik, Mah “A”
19 Bendkule Vikram Bhonsala Adventure Foundation, Rambhoomi, “A” Nashik 20 Yewle Navnath Bhonsala Adventure Foundation, Rambhoomi, “A” Nashik 21 Suraj S Jacobs Arjun Vihar, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi “A”
22 Bhardwaj Pandit Raipur Extension Colony, New Delhi “A” 23 Rahul Gupta Bhhatati Road Kedarpur, Amleikpur “A”
24 Raj Kumar Verma H,No 137, Chajjunagar, Pawal, Haryana “A”
25 Priyesh A Hemani Hetal Apt, N S Road, Mulund(W) Mumbai “A”
26 Shreyansh J Gori Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar(E), Mumbai “A”
27 Imtiyaz Ah Qurashi Kral Pora Shah Clony, Srinagar “A”
28 Gaurav 725 P L A, Hisar, Haryana “A”
29 Sahil 725 P L A, Hisar, Haryana “A”
30 Keyur Kamlesh Vishnu colony Baba Complex, Zanzarda “A” Raod, Junagadh 31 Parmar Jaykishan Jayvishal Society Dajej, Bhrauch, Gujrat “A”
32 Ripal D Shah Hari Om complex, Bharuch, Gujrat “B”
33 Vrundu D Shah Hari Om complex, Bharuch, Gujrat “C”
34 Shiju M Jose Madathinakath (House), Malappurm, Kerala “A”
35 Hilal Ahmad Hurreh Ratnipora, Pulwama-J&K “A”
36 Gaurav Rawat North West Moti Bagh, New Delhi “A”
37 Anil Kumar Khamb, R S Pura, Jammu “A”
38 Shashi Kant Sharma Bye-pass, Narwal, Jammu “A”
39 Narinder Chib Gurhamorh, Vijaypur, Samba-J&K “A”
40 Santokh Raj Ramghar, Samba-J&K “A”
41 Hashim Farooq Bijbehara, Anantnag-J&K “A”
42 Ashok Kumar Court Road, Udhampur “A”
43 Azad Ahmad Mir Ratnipora, Pulwama, J&K “A”
44 Sufiur Rahman Coke-oven Colony, Durgapur, Barddhaman, “A” (WB ) 45 G R Radhika Fantasy Enclave, Ramnagar, Anantapur (AP) “A”
46 P Srilatha Induaranya Pallavi Apts, Bandlaguda, “A” Hyderabad(A.P) 47 Surekha Rani Near Sharon Public School Udhampur-J&K “A”
48 Javaid Ah Lone HayanPalpora, Kangan, Ganderbal-J&K “A” 49 Zahid Bashir Shamsipora, Ananatnag-J&K “A”
50 Najeem Ahmad Shamsipora, Ananatnag-J&K “A”
51 Arun Dev Singh Graw Barotrian, Reasi-J&K “A”
52 Rishab Sharma Main Chowk, Adarsh Colony, Udhampur “A”
53 Mohsina Muslim Arawani, Bijbehara Anantnag-J&K “A”
54 Aashiq Hussain Bhat Arawani, Bijbehara Anantnag-J&K “A”