NUNWAN, , &

PAHALGAM SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO. -105 FROM 01 APR 2014 TO 26 APR 2014

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JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126

JIM/105/CR/2014-15/ May 2014

Addl. Director General of Police (Armed) Armed Police Headquarters Batmaloo, -190001 Jammu & Kashmir

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR.NO. 105 FOR JAMMU & KASHMIR ARMED POLICE, SIKKIM SCOUTS & PRIVATE STUDENTS

Sir, 1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 105 conducted by this Institute for the personnel of Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police, 1st BN Sikkim Scouts, Indian Navy and private students from different parts of country w.e.f 01 Apr 2014 to 26 Apr 2014 is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action please.

2. Kindly ack.

Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11

2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

3. Commanding Officer, 1st BN, Sikkim Scouts C/o 56 APO

4. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11

5. Institute Library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO.-105 01 APR TO 26 APR 2014

INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM

VENUE: PAHALGAM /

REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

COURSE SERIAL NO: BMC- 105

DURATION OF COURSE: 01 APR 2014 to 26 APR 2014 (26 Days)

GENERAL

1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is one of the premier national mountaineering institutes of the country and is a joint venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K. With its Headquarter located at Nunwan, Pahalgam,it has sub centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at for skiing courses. Over last 31 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Search & Rescue courses, water rafting, short term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

2. The Institute is administered through an Executive Council, the members of which are drawn from the state as well as center. At present Jt. Secretary (G/Air) of the Ministry of Defence and the Commissioner / Secretary Tourism are looking after the affairs of the Institute. The Hon’ble Defence Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the J&K state are the President and Vice President of the Institute respectively. Nominated members from Ministry of Defence are: President Hon’ble Defence Minister

Vice President Hon’ble Chief Minister –J&K state

Govt. of India Govt. of J&K Nominated Members

- Defence Secretary -Gen TB Nanda - JS (G/Air) Secy. / JIM - Chief Secretary -S Narinder Singh - Secretary MYAS (Nominee) - Commissioner Secy. Tourism -Maj Gen CS Naugyal (Retd) - AFA –MOD - FACAO Tourism - Mohd Ashraf, DG Tourism (Retd) - Principal

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3. Total No. of 36 students in which 16 Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police personnel sponsored by Addl. Director General of Police (Armed) –J&K, 16 personnel of 1st BN Sikkim Scouts sponsored by Commanding officer, 1st BN, Sikkim Scouts and 04 Indian Navy personnel sponsored by Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard, Mumbai reported JIM & WS, Sub centre, Bhaderwah on 31 Mar 2014 to attend the Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 105. One student No. 932 /IR-20th BN, Constable Satish Sharma (J&K Armed Police) was reverted back on medical grounds.

4. While 48 private students from different states of India reported to JIM & WS, Pahalgam on 31 Mar 2014 to attend Basic Mountaineering Course Serial No. 105. The Scheduled training of these 83 students commenced from the next day morning. All the students completed the training successfully with desired levels of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH GROUP PHOTOGRAPH SIKKIM SCOUTS, JKAP AND INDIAN NAVY PERSONNEL PRIVATE STUDENTS

AIM

5. (a) To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous Area & High Altitude including rock and ice craft to students.

(b) To train the students to survive in mountains / survival camps and to take part in high altitude trekking, expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain of India & abroad.

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STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

6. 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 high altitude trekking and expeditions in all kinds of ranges in India.

(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of a team as an active member and lead climber during rescue missions in high altitude area.

OBJECTIVES

7. (a) Carryout rescue missions in any eventuality in mountains, at accidental sites and during natural calamities and carryout Expeditions in all kinds of ranges in India and abroad

(b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering.

(c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals.

(d) Create environment awareness amongst the students.

(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

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OPENING ADDRESS

8. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt P K Singh, Medical officer, JIM & WS at Pahalgam and Shri M K Koul, OIC, JIM & WS, Sub Centre, Bhaderwah, Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed national institute. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around Camp. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the phases of the course going to be conducted in various training area of the Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

CONDUCT OF TRAINING

9. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering equipment, Rope knots, Rock climbing, Rappelling, Treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse, River crossing, Rescue from river and accidental site, Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue, Navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains.

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10. Training for the course started with rock craft for initial 15 days. This was followed by ice craft at Pahalgam. A copy of training programme is enclosed as Appendix “B”.

11. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

ACCLIMATIZATION

12. The location of the training centers of the institute at Pahalgam and Bhaderwah being at approx 7000 ft to 7500 ft, initial period was utilized to achieve Physical fitness and 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 distances (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance after the six days of acclimatization. At the end of this schedule students

achieved the desired standards of fitness required to survive in hilly terrain.

ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

13. Keeping in consideration of the geographical area of J&K state, training was provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountain terrain & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering equipment and their skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows.

(a) ROCK CRAFT

15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling. The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Pahalgam and Bhaderwah.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING

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(b) ICE CRAFT

10 days were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice craft including base making, crevasse rescue, avalanche rescue, rope fixing, navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to glacier situated at Mamal,

Pahalgam for this part of the course.

ICE CRAFT TRAINING

(c) RIVER CROSSING & TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

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 casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

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(d ) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK

Students were trained in trekking around Pahalgam and Bhaderwah. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to experience and complete long treks with 18 kg load to various places around the area like Betab Valley, Aru and Baisaran in Pahalgam and Chinta and Jai in Bhaderwah. The students were taken to the height of approximately 13,500 ft during this phase of

training.

TREK TO BETAB VALLEY, PAHALGAM TREK TO JAI, BHADERWAH

(e) TENT PITCHING

Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade calamities.

TENT PITCHING LECTURE & DEMO TENT PITCHING PRACTICE

9 (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 & Ice Equipment. (2) Mountain Terminology. (3) Hazards in Mountain and Snow bound area. (4) Do’s and Don’ts of mountaineering. (5) Load carrying and Marching in Mountains (6) Avalanche & Avalanche Rescue (7) First Aid & CPR. (8) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures. (9) Introduction to Glacier

INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

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(g) ENDURANCE RUN

Team practiced running for long distances 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. Rfn Dhanu Prasad Chettri of 1st BN, Sikkim Scouts Secured the best in endurance award of the course at Bhaderwah and Mr Pankaj Ahlawat a private student from Haryana secured the best in endurance award of the course at Pahalgam.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS DISTRIBUTING BEST IN ENDURANCE AWARDS (h) GAMES Students were made 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 and water rafting. Students showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & parajumping were run in the auditorium for the students.

ADMINISTRATION

14. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and looked after the students round the clock.

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ACCOMMODATION

15. The accommodation facility was made in Institute Huts at all centers with good lodging and dining facilities. Furnished rooms with attached bathrooms were provided. Library and Internet facility was provided to all the participants.

INSTITUTE, PAHALGAM SUB CENTRE, BHADERWAH FOOD

16. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits, chocolates, juices etc. A copy of daily menu is attached as Appendix “C”

STUDENTS ENJOYING SUMPUTOUS FOOD AT INSTITUTE AND TRAINING SITE

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EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

17. 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 & CLOTHING ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE

MEDICAL COVER

18. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical support to the participants through out the course duration. Different first aid kits were prepared for trek, rock area and travelling. 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.

MEDICAL CHECKUP BY CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

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19. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of tests on both Rock craft & Ice craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and grading. Ct Nisar Ahmad (793/IR-18TH BN) of Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police and Mr Sunny Jadhav a private student from Pune secured the best in technique awards of the course while Mr Ruby Leishangthem a private student from Manipur secured the best student award of the course

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS DISTRIBUTING BEST IN TECHNIQUE & BEST STUDENT AWARDS

20. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “D”.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

21. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing & mimicry were presented by the participants. Capt P K Singh, Medical officer, JIM & WS praised the students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches & prizes to all the participants.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS PRAISING THE STUDENTS AND DISTRIBUTING COURSE BADGES & PRIZES

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OBSERVATION

22. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of Mountaineering.

(b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the Expedition 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

23. (a) It is recommended that more personnel may be sent to JIM & WS for Basic, Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as other adventure courses like Paragliding, White water rafting & Skiing.

(b) Jammu & Kashmir Armed Police and Sikkim Scouts and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to successfully conquer higher peaks in India and abroad in the coming future to pursue the good cause of promoting adventure in Indian youth.

FEEDBACK

24. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are enclosed as Appendix “E”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

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CONCLUSION

25. During basic mountaineering course, training was imparted to make the participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as trained mountaineers. They were also exposed to High Altitude Area giving them a life time experience. Special efforts were delivered to practice forming mountain rescue teams in natural calamities / disasters. The performance of the participants validates the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in mountain techniques were achieved. Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11

2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

3. Commanding Officer, 1st Bn, Sikkim Scouts C/o 56 APO

4. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11

5. Institute Library.

Appendix “A”

LIST OF JAMMU & KASHMIR ARMED POLICE PERSONNEL BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE -105

S.No Rank Name Address Grading Remarks Awarded 1 Const. Angrez Singh 375/IR-9th “A”

2 Const. Mohd Hanif 259/AP-14th “A”

3 Const. Rahul Khajuria 590/IR-16th “A”

4 Const. Satish Sharma 932/IR-20th - Reverted back on medical grounds

5 Const. Nisar Ahmad 793/IR-18th “A” Best in Technique (1)

6 Const. Mushtaq Ahmad 501/AP-7th “A”

7 Const. Showkat Ahmad 435/IR-10th “A”

8 Const. Zahid Ahmad 752/AP-14th “A”

9 Const. Khalid Nazir 645/IR-17th “A”

10 Const. Mohd Yaseen 654/IR-10th “A”

11 Const. Mohd Ayoob 639/IR-6th “A”

12 Const. Fayaz Ahmad 516/AP-8th “A”

13 Const. Mohd Rafiq 399/IR-11th “A”

14 Const. Mohd Ishaq 184/IR-4th “A”

15 Const. Mushtaq Ahmad 555/IR-19th “A”

16 Const. Mohd Qasim 278/AP-8th “A”

LIST OF 1ST BN, SIKKIM SCOUTS PERSONNEL BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE -105

S.No Rank Name Unit Grading Remarks Awarded 1 NK Diwas Raj 1st BN, Sikkim “A” Scouts C/o 56 Apo 2 Rfn Jug Bahadur Rai -do- “A”

3 Rfn Ongdup Lepcha -do- “A”

4 Rfn Roshan Dhintal -do- “A”

5 Rfn Ajay Kumar Rai -do- “A”

6 Rfn Anish Sharma -do- “A”

7 Rfn Duba Tamzing Bhutia -do- “A”

8 Rfn Santa Bahadur Rai -do- “A”

9 Rfn Sarose Chettri -do- “A”

10 Rfn Surean Pradhan -do- “A”

11 Rfn Dorjee Sherpa -do- “A”

12 Rfn Lakpa Sampay Sherpa -do- “A”

13 Rfn Bhagi Raj Rai -do- “A”

14 Rfn Dhanu Prasad Chettri -do- “A” Best in Endurance award (1) 15 Rfn Passang Karma Sherpa -do- “A”

16 Rfn Pemba Sherpa -do- “A”

LIST OF INDIAN NAVY PERSONNEL BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE -105

S.No Rank Name Unit Grading Remarks Awarded 1 SKL Shatrughna Sahu Naval Dockyard, “A”

Mumbai

2 SKL Popat Balasahib Mandhre -do- “A”

3 SKL Ankit Gajanan Magar -do- “A”

4 SKL Dipendra Murlidhar Mhatre -do- “A”

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 105, W.E.F 01 APR TO 26 APR 2014

S. Name Address Sex Grading Remarks No. Awarded 1 Shyamsundar Pal 577, G T Road, Srirampur, Hooghly M “A” (WB) 2 Pankaj Ahlawat H No.-736, Sector -11, Panchkula M “A” Best in (Haryana) Endurance award (2) 3 Dipti Sarang Bhosale Sarthi, Plot No. 8, Sahyadrinagar Wai, F “A” Satara (Mah) 4 Sarang Anandrao Bhosale Sarthi, Plot No. 8, Sahyadrinagar Wai, M “A” Satara (Mah) 5 Kansagara Krunal A/303, Ganga Apartment, Opp- M “A” Kishdrbhai Siddhnath 6 Subhrajyoti Mazumdar Masterda Suryasen Lane,Kumarghat, M “A” Unakoti, Tripura 7 Gurdit Singh H No. 50, Sector 15-A, Chandigarh M “A”

8 Mohd Aslam Dar Redwani Balla, , -J&K M “A”

9 Akshay Vasant Sathe 38/22, Erandawana, Bharatkunj M “A”

10 Rawal Dinesh Sundarnath Suyog Aptt, Sinhagad Road, Wadgoit, M “A” Pune 11 Ritesh Pawar 63/9 Kedar Nagar, Wanawadi, Pune M “A”

12 Sunny Jadhav Balaji Housing Soc, Vithal Nagar, M “A” Best in Pimpri, Pune Technique award (2) 13 Mayur Madhokar Desale K/25 Sneh Paradise, Rambaag colony, M “A” Kathrud, Pune 14 Namita Shrinivas Sapre Navasahyadri Society, Karvenagar, F “A” Pune 15 Ankita Singh Panchgachhia, Saharsa, Bihar F “A”

16 Pranav Bhat Srinikethan, 7th cross, T K Layout, M “A” Mysore 17 Pranav G Gavdhaviya Aanand Bhuvan Soc, Aabadnagar, M “A” Bopal 18 Ganesh R Sanmarga, Siddartha, Layout, Mysore M “A”

19 Dhule Ameya Pramod Safalya, Odhav Nagar, Borivali (E), M “A” Mumbai 20 Sukhwinder Singh Guru Nanak Colony, Ludhana, Punjab M “A”

21 Nitish Kumar Nalichati Pouni Garhwal (UK) M “A”

22 Navjot Singh Ghanauri Kalan, Sangrur, Punjab M “A”

23 Utkarsh Verma Birdopur, Mehmoorganj, Varanasi M “A”

24 Amandeep Singh Rooper Railway Road, Nakodar Jalandhar M “A” 25 Deepankar Choudhary Pocket-N, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi M “B”

26 Aman Malik Pocket -16, Janakpuri, New Delhi M “A”

27 Samir Chincholikar Raven Home, Sector -21, Navi Mumbai M “A”

28 Aditya Antal 2 Civil Lines, Roorkee (UK) M “A”

29 Prashant Ahuja Priyanka Apt, Jopling Road, Lucknow M “A”

30 Vrittant Sharma Sector –G, Jankipuram, Lucknow M “A”

31 Pratul Jain Goyal Nagar, Indore M “B”

32 Nihal Sarkar Esha Apts, Hakimpara, Siliguri M “A”

33 Sameer Hasan Kailso Road, Pakwara, Moradabad M “A”

34 Rahul Kumar Laxmi Vihar, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi M “A”

35 Anirban Patra Bose Road Naktala Kolkata M “A”

36 Ram Gautam Khimabhai Ghunsiya, Talala, Junagadh, Gujarat M “A”

37 Kapil Singla Professor Colony, Budhlada, Mansa, M “A” Punjab 38 Leishangthem Ruby Singh Top Khonhnang Makhong, Imphaleast, M “A” Best student Manipur awards of the course 39 Aditya Gautam Konark apartment, Canal Road, Patna M “A”

40 Aditya Vikram Bhardwaj Gandhi Nagar, Alwar, Rajasthan M “A”

41 Daud Khan Malviya Nagar, New Delhi M “B”

42 Neelma Devi Chakwa, Batote –J&K F “A”

43 Jasiph Ahamd Dar Hassan Noor, Pahalgam –J&K M “A”

44 Jagdeep Singh Luxmi Vihar Yamuna Nagar, Haryana M “A”

45 Nawab Moazam Khan 18, Firdous Colony, Buchpora, M “A” Srinagar-J&K 46 Adil Ahmad Najar Firdous Abad, Batamaloo, Srinagar- M “A” J&K 47 Tahir Ahmad Rather 25, Devipora, Buchpora, Srinagar-J&K M “A”

48 Yasir Mursaleen Ayub Malabagh, Naseembagh, Srinagar-J&K M “A”

Appendix “B”

TRAINING PROGRAMME BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

Sr. Day Time Subject Type Resp. Place No. /Date 1. D - Day 1600-Onwards Arrival, Reception & Issue of Eqpt. Miscl. Incharge, ASK Institute Documentation & Med. Checkup -do- Clk./MO -do-

2. D + 1 0700-0800 hrs Accln March ( 5 Km ) Accln Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Intro to Mtn. Eqpt. Lec -do- Institute 1005-1050 hrs Knot, Hitches & Coiling of Rope LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Knot, Hitches & Coiling of Rope Prac. -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Knot, Hitches & Coiling of Rope -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Around the Pahalgam Miscl -do- Pahalgam 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- Institute

3. D + 2 0700-0800 hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Bouldering & Types of Holds, LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Prep.of Base, Anchors & Bellaying -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Prep.of Base, Anchors & Bellaying Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Prep.of Base, Anchors & Bellaying -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Mountain Terminology. Lec -do- Institute 1700-1745hrs Games Game -do- -do- 1800-1900 hrs Opening Address Miscl Principal / MO -do-

4 D + 3 0700-0800 hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Principles of Climbing & Rapelling Lec -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Principles of Climbing & Rapelling Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Climbing & Rappelling LDP -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Climbing & Rappelling Prac -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Do’s & Dont’s in Mountains Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

5 D + 4 0700-0800 hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Climbing & Rappelling Prac -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Climbing & Rappelling -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Climbing & Rappelling -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Climbing & Rappelling -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630hrs Load Packing & Marching in Mtns. Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

6 D + 5 0800-1600 hrs Trek to Biasaran / Tulyan Lake Trek Instructors BS/TL 1700-1800hrs First Aid & CPR Lec MO Institute

7 D + 6 0700-0800 hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Pitch Climbing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Pitch Climbing Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Pitch Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Pitch Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Hazards in Mtns. & Snow Bnd Area Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

8 D +7 0700-0800 hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Pitch Climbing Prac -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Pitch Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Pitch Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Pitch Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630hrs Period for Adm. work Miscl -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

9 D + 8 0700-0800 hrs Endurance PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Stream Crossing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Stream Crossing Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Stream Crossing -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Stream Crossing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630hrs Tent Pitching & Camping Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

10 D +9 0830-1600 hrs Trek to Aru / Betab Valley. Trek Instructors A/B 1700-1845 hrs Games Game -do- Institute

11 D + 10 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Zip Wire & Causality Evac. LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Zip Wire & Causality Evac. Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Zip Wire & Causality Evac. -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Zip Wire & Causality Evac. -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Cold Injuries Lec MO Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game Inst. -do-

12 D + 11 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Knots, Hitches & Bases. Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

13 D + 12 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630hrs Avalanche Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

14 D + 13 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Jummaring & Rappelling LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Jummaring & Rappelling Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Jummaring & Rappelling -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Jummaring & Rappelling -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Glacier. Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

15 D + 14 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Climbing & Prep of Base LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Climbing & Prep of Base Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Climbing & Prep of Base -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Climbing & Prep of Base -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Shelters Lec -do- Institute 1700-1900 hrs Games Game -do- -do-

16 D + 15 0700-0800 hrs Endurance Test Test Instructors RCA 0900-0945 hrs Rock Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1005-1050 hrs Rock Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Rock Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Rock Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1400-1900 hrs Prep to Move Glacier Miscl. -do- Institute

17 D + 16 0800-1600 hrs Move to Glacier Miscl Incharge Glacier

18 D + 17 0900-0945 hrs Accln. Walk to Glacier Accl. Instructors ICA 1005-1050 hrs Intro.To ice Eqpt & March with Crampon LDP -do- -do- 10 pt, 2 pt climbing, fall & Arrest 1100-1145 hrs 10 pt, 2 pt climbing, fall & Arrest -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Avalanche Rescue Prac. Prac -do- -do- 1530-1710 hrs LDP -do- Camp

19 D + 18 0900-0945 hrs Accln. Walk to Glacier Accl. Instructors ICA 1005-1050 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt & 10 pt Climbing LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt & 10 pt Climbing Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt & 10 pt Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1710 hrs Ladder Launching LDP -do- Camp

20 D + 19 0900-0945 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt, 4 pt, Climbing Prac Instructors ICA 1005-1050 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt, 4 pt, Climbing LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt, 4 pt, Climbing Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs 2 pt, 3 pt, 4 pt, Climbing -do- -do- -do- 1530-1710 hrs Base Making Prac. LDP -do- Camp

21 D + 20 0900-0945 hrs 4 pt, Roap fixing LDP Instructors ICA 1005-1050 hrs 4 pt, Roap fixing Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Crevasse Crossing & Rescue Drill LDP -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Crevasse Crossing & Rescue Drill Prac -do- -do- 1530-1710 hrs Crevasse Crossing & Rescue Drill -do- -do- Camp

22 D + 21 0900-1300 hrs High Altitude Trekking through Glacier Move Instructors ICA March 23 D + 22 0900-0945 hrs Ice Craft Test Test Instructors ICA 1005-1050 hrs Ice Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145 hrs Ice Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240 hrs Ice Craft Test -do- -do- -do- 1600-1700 hrs Survival. Lec -do- Camp

24 D + 23 0800-Onwards Move to Institute Miscl Incharge Institute

25 D + 24 0800-1600 hrs Deposit of Clothing Miscl ASK Institute

26 D + 25 0900-1000 hrs Written Test Test Instructors Institute 1900-2000hrs Graduation Ceremony/Closing Adders Miscl Principal/MO -do-

27 D + 26 0800hrs Departure Miscl Incharge -do-

Note:- Programme Changes subject to Local Weather Conditions.

Legends:-

LDP- Lecture Demo Practice MO – Medical Officer ASK –Assistant Store keeper ICA – Ice Craft Area RCA – Rock Craft Area Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs Breakfast 0800-0845hrs Tea Break 0945-1005hrs Lunch Break 1300-1345hrs Evening Tea 1545-1600hrs Roll Call 1900hrs Dinner 2000-2100hrs Lights off 2200hrs Instructors Parade Daily 1900hrs

-Sd- (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)

Appendix “C” JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN PAHALGAM – JAMMU & KASHMIR -192126

DAILY MENU

Day B’ FAST LUNCH Eve. TEA DINNER

MON Bread Butter , Rice, Roti, Dal, Tea Rice, Roti, Veg, Dal, Jam, Egg , Tea Veg, Salad, Girda/Biscuit Kheer, Tea Papad, Fruit TUE Poori, Chana, Rice, Roti, Dal, Cofee Rice, Roti, Paneer, Veg, Dahi, Tea Veg, Salad, Fruit Tailwad/Biscuit Sooji Halwa, Bournvita WED Plain Paratha, Rice, Roti Tea Sevian Rice , Roti, Veg, Paneer, Aloo Sabzi, Samber, Veg, Meat/Chiken, Sevian Pickle, Tea Salad, , Papad Kheer , Coffee THU Bread, Butter, Rice, Roti, Rajma, Tea Rice, Roti, Dal, Veg, Jam, Egg, Mix Veg, Dahi, Girda/Biscuit Sevian kheer, Coffee Coffee. Pickle, Fruit FRI Poori, Aloo Sabzi, Rice, Roti, Dal, Cofee Rice, Roti, Dal, Veg/ Egg Pickle, Tea Veg, Salad, Fruit Tailwad/Biscuit Cary, Suji Halwa, Bournvita SAT Bread Butter , Rice, Roti, Dal, Tea Rice, Roti, Dal, Paneer, Jam, Egg , Tea Veg, Dahi Raita, Girda/Biscuit Meat/Chiken, Feerni, Tea Fruit SUN (Paratha, Nutery) Rice, Roti, Dal, Cofee Rice, Roti, Dal, Veg, / Maggi, Egg, Veg, Salad, Fruit Tailwad/Biscuit Kheer, Coffee Tea

Note: Menu is subject to seasonal / local availability.

-Sd- (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)