Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Nunwan, Pahalgam Jammu-Kashmir-192126

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

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Commanding Officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARDS) Pin-934521 C/O 56 APO COURSE REPORT 10 DAYS SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSE UNDER OP SADBHAVNA FOR KASHMIRI YOUTH OF DISTRICT KUPWARA AT JIM & WS, PAHALGAM Sir,

1. A copy of General Course Report of 10 days Special Adventure Course conducted by this Institute for the Kashmiri Youth of district Kupwara sponsored by Commanding Officer, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARDS) C/O 56 APO 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. 3. GOC, K / Kilo Force C/O 56 APO 4. GOC, V / Victor Force, Awantipur C/O 56 APO For info & consideration please. 5. GOC, D/ Delta Force, Batote C/O 56 APO 6. GOC, R / Romeo Force C/O 56 APO 7. GOC, U / Uniform Force C/O 56 APO 8. Sector Commander, 07 Sector, Rashtriya Rifles C/O 56 APO 9. Institute Library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT 10 DAYS SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSE

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

VENUE: PAHALGAM

REPORT ON: SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSE

SER NO: SPECIAL ADVENTURE -382

DURATION OF COURSE: 26 AUG 2015 TO 04 SEPT 2015 (10 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 and is one of the four national Institutes in the country which imparts training in adventure activities. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri is the president and Chief Minister of J&K state is the vice president of the Institute. The Institute with it’s headquarter at Nunwan, Pahalgam , has three sub centres at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. The superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute vest in the executive council of the Institute. Over the last 32 years the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Snow Skiing, Paragliding, Search & Rescue, Mountain Expeditions, Water Rafting, short term Special Adventure Courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

2. 20 Kashmiri Youth of district Kupwara sponsored by Commanding Officer, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARDS) reported to JIM & WS, Pahalgam on 25 Aug 2015. The Scheduled training of these 20 students commenced the same day after issue of clothing and equipment. All the students completed the training successfully with desired level of standards. Nominal roll of the students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

2 INTRODUCTION

3. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, (JIM & WS) conducted one Special Adventure Course for 20 Kashmiri Youth of district Kupwara w.e.f 26 Aug 15 to 04 Sept 2015 sponsored by Commanding Officer, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARD) C/O 56 APO.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL & CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

AIM

4. To expose the Kashmiri Youth to nature, kindling the spirit of adventure, mountain lore, development of personality, character, courage, sportsmanship and confidence through adventure activities to strengthen the national bond of integration as well as to boost adventure tourism in J & K State.

STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

5. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the Special Adventure Course are as follows:-

(a) Adventurous attitude. (b) High Standard of techniques in mountaineering. (c) Achieve harmony through Adventure Course (d) Personality development/National Integration through cultural exchange through adventure courses. (e) Develop hobbies in adventure besides excelling in studies.

OBJECTIVES

6. (a) Promote adventure activities in the state. (b) Impart training on technical aspects of Mountain activities. (c) Hone Mountaineering skills of individuals. (d) Create environment awareness amongst youth. (e) Build personality / character, confidence and courage through Mountain adventure. (f) Impart training in Skiing and to make them competent to participate in National and International winter games.

OPENING ADDRESS

7. Opening address was given by Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS making the participants aware of the well known history of the esteemed national Institute JIM & WS. Participants were explained safety and security measures to be observed around training camp areas. They were also explained the discipline to be maintained during training and the standards expected at the end of this Adventure Course.

OPENING ADDRESS BY COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS, PAHALGAM

8. A copy of training programme is enclosed as Appendix “B”.

CONDUCT OF TRAINING

9. The participants were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment, Rope Knots, Hitches, Rope coiling, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Base making, casualty evacuation, load packing, treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, tent pitching and Tyrolean Traverse. The students also got familiarized with Mountain Hazards, illness of Mountainous and high altitude area with its first aid and treatment.

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

ACCLIMATIZATION WALK / PHYSICAL EXERCISE

11. Given the location of the Headquarter JIM & WS Pahalgam at approx 7000ft, though acclimatization was not mandatory, but for developing physical fitness and mental robustness, initial period was utilized to achieve the same. The participants were routinely taken outdoors in early morning hours for mountain Physical Training to maintain the acquired physical standards.

MORNING PHYSICAL TRAINING ACCLIMATIZATION WALK

TECHNICAL TRAINING

12. Training was provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountain terrain, introduction and use of mountaineering equipment, preparing backpack for trek and walking in mountainous terrain and survival in jungles. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows:

(a) Rock Climbing & Rappelling: The participants were exposed to various types of rock surfaces for climbing and rappelling techniques. They were explained the principles of climbing & rappelling ,the safety measures to be followed and use of these techniques to cross high rock faces.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING

(b) River Crossing & Tyrolean Traverse: The participants were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and rivers in mountainous areas and Tyrolean traverse followed by practicing it in groups. They also learned the method of carrying and evacuation of casualty when faced with natural and manmade calamities.

RIVER CROSSING TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

(c) Treks: The participants were trained in trekking. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places like Baisaran & Tulyan Lake to see and exchange culture. The participants saw the beautiful places around the area and met and interacted with the villagers and children, which helped them to know the locals better thereby promoting cultural exchange.

TREK TO BAISARAN TREK TO TULYAN LAKE

(d) Tent Pitching: Participants were demonstrated the method of tent pitching and they practiced pitching family tents and dome tents which were used by them subsequently during their stay around the training camp. They were made aware of use of these tentages during survival camps in the jungles while on search, rescue and special missions.

TENT PITCHING

(e) Lectures/Presentations: The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form of lectures and demonstrations, given by Capt (Dr) P K Singh, Medical Officer and well qualified Instructors of the Institute.

(i) Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment (ii) Do’s and Dont’s of Mountaineering (iii) Rope knots & hitches (iv) First aid & CPR. (v) Load packing & marching in mountains.

INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

ACCOMMODATION

13. The accommodation facility was made in Institute hostel with good lodging and dining facilities. Library and Internet facility was provided to all the participants.

INSTITUTE PAHALGAM

9 EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

14. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather of Pahalgam, the participants were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training purpose. They were issued with quality clothing like t-shirt, track-suit, sun-cap, etc. One good quality Track suit and one cap was given to each participant as a parting gift.

CLOTHING ISSUED TO PARTICIPANTS

MEDICAL FIRSTAID

15. 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 participants 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 participants.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER JIM & WS DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID & CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

FOOD

16. The participants were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits, toffees and sweets etc. Hot food was served with the help of food warmers to keep the food warm & fresh. A copy of daily menu is attached as Appendix “C”.

OBSERVATIONS

17. (a) The participants showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of Adventure activities.

(b) The participants improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities.

(d) The participants took part in every adventure activity in a well disciplined manner and gave best of their performance.

(e) The Kashmiri Youth of district Kupwara with exposure of 10 days in adventure now want to pursue their career in mountaineering and other adventure activities as hobbies or profession.

(f) Through interaction with the students from different parts of country of Advance Mountaineering Course a sense of national integrity and brotherhood prevailed among the Participants.

(g) After completing the adventure course, it was observed that the participants had become more daring and fearless in their attitude and were motivated to join the armed forces. (h) There was overall development of heart and mind and this adventure course inculcated team sprit among the participants.

11 RECOMMENDATIONS

18. (a) The Commanding Officer, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARDS) has taken a noble step by sponsoring the college students of Handwara –J&K under Op Sadbhavna because the value of this certificate from a national Institute i.e, JIM & WS is very much.

(b) Local youth of the state should be given more guidance and motivation in the form of adventure activities, trekking trips and environmental camps under Op Sadbhavna. It not only creates environmental awareness among them but also helps them in their career and profession.

(c) It is a humble submission that the General Officer Commanding of various forces may ensure that similar steps are taken in their area of responsibility under Op Sadbhavna so that the local youth gets benefited and this will be appreciated in J&K State as well as nationally.

(d) The state of J&K is unique in its sense of topography, biodiversity, culture and language. The youth of the state can only realize the full potential of the region (Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh) through participation in adventure activities.

(e) Such adventure courses under Op Sadbhavna provide more exposure to the participants which would encourage them to explore more options in adventure for employment for a better future and development of heart, mind and character would help them to work in a constructive direction.

(f) It is recommended that more local youth be sent to JIM & WS under Op Sadbhavna for other adventure activities like Basic, Advance Mountaineering, Mountain Adventure, Mountain rescue courses, Basic, Intermediate and Advance skiing courses in winters and paragliding courses for their better future. A copy of Course Programme for the 2016- 17 is attached as Appendix “D”.

FEEDBACK

19. Photo copies of feedback by participants are attached as Appendix “E”, reflecting standards of training, accommodation and other facilities provided by the Institute during the camp.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

20. The participants presented a colorful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing, Jokes and mimicry were presented by the participants. The event was followed by the distribution of the course badges and certificates by Col Virinder Singh, Principal. He had mouthful praise for the participants who presented the colorful cultural programme and also presented a momento to the escort of the participants for Commanding Officer, 21 Rashtriya Rifles (GUARDS).

CULTURAL PROGRAMME

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL JIM & WS DISTRIBUTING CERTIFICATES, BADGES, MOMENTOES AND PRIZES TO PARTICIPANTS

CONCLUSION

21. During the Adventure camp the training was imparted to make all the participants confident of living in Mountainous terrain, adjust with difficulties faced during their stay away from home and to accept and adapt with different cultures. Cultural exchange through adventure helped the participants in development of personality, sportsmanship and character. They were also made aware of the environmental changes and its adverse effects in future and the steps to be taken to counter the issue. 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) Encls: As stated

Copy to:

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

APPENDIX “A”

LIST OF STUDENTS 10 DAYS SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSE

S. No Name Address Remarks 1 Mudasir Quadri Bhat Badarkal, Handwara 2 Javid Iqbal Sheikh Badarkal, Handwara 3 Ishaq Ahmad Bhat Badarkal, Handwara 4 Sajad Ahmad Khan Yamla, Handwara 5 Asif Ahmad Qurashi Yamla, Handwara 6 Irfan Ahmad Lone Geeripora, Handwara 7 Arshad Akbar Dudipora, Handwara 8 Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat Rajpora Handwara 9 Sheikh Irfan Hussain Rajpora, Handwara 10 Ishfaq Ahmad Sheikh Geeripora, Handwara 11 Tahir Fayaz Ganie Wadipora, Handwara 12 Shabir Ahmad Bhat Badarkal, Handwara 13 Tanveer Ahmad Mir Magam, Handwara 14 Mubashir Bashir Magam, Handwara 15 Reyaz Ahmad Mochi Giripora, Mahagam 16 Khalid Mushtaq Sheikh Giripora, Mahagam 17 Zahoor Ahmad Dar Magam, Handwara 18 Bilal Ahmad Lone Warson, Kupwara 19 Akhter Mohi u din Dar Wagat, Handwara 20 Meihoor Ahmad Mir Wagat Handwara

APPENDIX “B” TRAINING PROGRAMME 10 DAYS SPECIAL ADVENTURE COURSE

Day Time Subject Type Resp Place

Day-1 1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt. Misc In-charge. Institute Documentation, Medical checkup -do- Clerk -do-

Day-2 0700-0800hrs Accln. March(5 Km) Accln. Instructors RCA 0900-1000hrs Introduction to Mount Equipment Lec Instructor Institute 1020-1300hrs Rope Knots, Hitches & Coiling LDP Instructor -do- 1500-1600hrs Opening Address Misc Principal -do- 1615-1730hrs March Around Camp Walk Instructors RCA 1730-1800hrs Games Game -do- Ground

Day-3 0700-0800hrs PT prec Instructors RCA 0900-1000hrs Principles of Climbing LDP -do-. Institute 1020-1300hrs Free Climbing -do- -do- RCA 1500-1600hrs Do’s and Don’ts in Mountains Lec -do- Institute 16200-1800hrs Games Game -do- -do-

Day-4 0700-0800hrs PT Prec -do- RCA 0900-1000hrs Principles of Rappelling LDP Instructors Institute 1020-1300hrs Rappelling LDP -do- RCA 1500-1600hrs Load packing & walking in Mountains Lec. -do- Institute 1620-1800hrs Games Game -do- -do-

Day-5 0800-1600hrs Trek (5-6 kms) Walk -do- Mtns 1600-1700hrs Games Game Instructor Institute

Day-6 0700-0800hrs PT Prec -do- RCA 0900-1000hrs River / Stream Crossing LDP -do- -do- 1020-1300hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1500-1600hrs Environment Awareness Lec -do- Institute 1620-1800hrs Games Games Instructor -do

Day-7 0700-0800hrs PT. Prec -do- RCA 0900-1000hrs Zip Wire /Casualty Evacuation LDP -do- -do- 1020-1300hrs -do- Prec -do- Institute 1500-1600hrs First Aid, CPR & health hazards in Mtns. Lec MO -do- 1620-1800hrs Games Game -do- -do-

Day-8 0800-1600hrs Trek (8-10kms) Walk Instructor Mtns

Day-9 0700-0800hrs Endurance Run Prec -do- RCA 0900-1000hrs Tent Pitching & Survival Camp LDP -do- -do- 1020-1300hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1500-1600hrs General knowledge about Mountains & Lec MO Institute Peaks allover world 1620-1800hrs Games Game -do- -do- Day-10 0700-0800hrs PT Prec Instructor RCA 0900-1300hrs Rock Climbing & Rappelling Competition Compt -do- -do- Graduation Ceremony 1800-1900hrs Misc Principal Institute

Day-11 0800hrs Break-Fast - - - Departure

Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions.

Legends: MO-Medical Officer LDP-Lecture Demo Practice. RCA-Rock Craft Area. Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs. Break-Fast 0800-830hrs. Tea and Snacks 1000-1020hrs. Lunch Break/own time 1300-1400hrs. Roll call 1900hrs. Dinner 1930-2030hrs. Light of 2130hrs.

-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)