January 11, 2025 7:35 PM.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off a historic expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within Indian borders at Itanagar today. The expedition, undertaken by the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), will commence from Gelling in Arunachal Pradesh on January 14 and conclude at Dhubri-Hatsingimari in Assam on February 14.
The expedition is a first of its kind and will traverse 916 kilometres of the Brahmaputra River. It aims to promote adventure tourism, foster environmental awareness, and inspire youth to engage in adventure sports.
The expedition, undertaken by the Dirang-based National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), will commence from Gelling in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, on January 14 and would culminate at Hatsingimari in Dhubri district of Assam on February 14.
Khandu symbolically flagged off the journey here, when NIMAS Director Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal briefed the chief minister, who is also the vice president of the institute, about the expedition’s objectives, challenges, and anticipated outcomes.
The Chief Minister interacted with the entire team, offering his blessings and expressing his confidence in their successful completion of this challenging endeavour. He also expressed his eagerness to welcome the team back upon their return.