NCC BOYS MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION TO JOGIN PEAK III FLAGGED IN

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The All India Boys Mountaineering Expedition to Jogin Peak III was flagged in by Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Vijay Goel here today. The team was led by Capt Hari Bahadur Thapa consisting of 10 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets one JCO and 4 Other Ranks successfully scaled the summit on June 12, 2003 at 1050 hrs.

The Jogin III peak is located in the Garhwal region at a height of 19971 ft. The climb on the peak required meticulous planning and excellent climbing skills including ice craft and rock craft. This was the first time that NCC boy cadets attempted Jogin Peak III and it was scaled successfully despite all odds and adverse weather condition. The aim of the expedition was to promote the spirit of adventure among the young blood of the nation.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Goel complemented the NCC cadets for successfully capturing the peak and said that such adventurous activity goes a long way in developing character, courage comradeship and cooperative spirit in the youth of the country. Director General NCC Lt Gen Bopanna informed that the NCC is taking out two mountaineering expedition every year, one for the boys and the other for the girls. He said this is the 51 mountaineering expedition undertaken by the NCC.