The second joint Indo-Bangladesh Army river rafting
expedition was flagged off by Chief Minister of Uttranchal, Shri
ND Tiwari at Dehradun yesterday. Being conducted by the Army Adventure
Wing, the expedition will cover a distance of 150kms in the Ganges
from Karanaprayag to Rishikesh beginning on the 11th
of this month.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri ND Tiwari said
that organising such joint expeditions would strengthen bilateral
relations and also enhance social harmony and co-operation between
India and Bangladesh.
The team comprises 38 Indian and 09 Bangladesh
Army personnel. The expedition will be led by Lt Col GS Mungali
and Maj Mizanur Rehman of Bangladesh is the deputy leader.
The aim of the expedition is to promote co-operation,
strengthen the bilateral relations and reinforce existing socio-cultural
relations. The success of the expedition is expected to encourage
adventure sports and eco-tourism in Uttranchal.
The team has undergone training at Army White
Water Adventure Sports Nodal Centre at Raiwala and is now fully
geared to negotiate challenging rapids of the Ganges.
