NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR

NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR PAHALGAM SANASAR BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH) COURSE REPORT 15 DAYS ADVENTURE COURSE SPONSORED BY DIRECTORATE OF YOUTH SERVICES & SPORTS FROM 23 AUG 2012 TO 06 SEP 2012

Tel FAX: 01936-243129 Mob: 9419045194, 9906967820 JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126 JIM/75/TGC/ Oct 2012 Shri Jaipal Singh, KAS Director Youth Services & Sports Youth Hostel, Wazir Bagh Srinagar J&K Sir, COURSE REPORT 15 DAYS ADVENTURE COURSE SERIAL NO.65 SPONSORED BY YOUTH SERVICES & SPORTS-J&K 1. A copy of General Course Report of Adventure Course serial No. 65 conducted by this Institute for 40 girls of Kashmir region w.e.f 23 Aug 2012 to 06 Sep 2012 at Pahalgam sponsored by Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action please. 2. Kindly ack. Yours Sincerely Encl: As stated Copy to: (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) 1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 2. Mr. Atul Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar J&K 3. Dy Director, Youth Services & Sports Kashmir, Youth Hostel, Srinagar. 4. DFA, Defence Finance, South Block, New Delhi-11 5. Institute Library

INSTITUTE: VENUE: REPORT ON: GENERAL COURSE REPORT ADVENTURE COURSE CONDUCTED AT SANASAR JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM PAHALGAM ADVENTURE COURSE COURSE SERIAL NO: 65 DURATION OF COURSE: 23 AUG 2012 TO 06 SEP 2012 (15 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. One of the premier mountaineering institutes in the country,its Headquarter is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over the last 29 years, the Institute has excelled in various adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, Expeditions, Water Rafting, short term Special Adventure Courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses. INTRODUCTION 2. 40 Girls from various districts of Kashmir region sponsored by Directorate of Youth Services & Sports reported to JIM & WS, Pahalgam on 23 Sep 2012 to attend 15 days Mountaineering Adventure Course serial No. 65. The Scheduled training of these 40 girls commenced on the next day morning. All the students completed the training successfully with desired level of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix A. GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS

2 AIM 3. To expose the girls of Kashmir region to nature, kindling the spirit of adventure, development of personality, character, courage and confidence through adventure activities and sports as well as to boost adventure tourism in J & K State. STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED 4. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the camps are as follows:- (a) (b) (c) (d) Empowered & well developed adolescents. National Integrity. Adventurous attitude. High Standard of youth activities & techniques. OBJECTIVES 5. (a) Promotion of adventure activities in the state. (b) Impart training on technical aspects of Mountaineering. (c) Hone Mountaineering skills of students (d) Create environment awareness amongst youth. (e) Character building.

OPENING ADDRESS 3 6. Opening address was given on the first day by Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS. Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed institute JIM & WS. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around Pahalgam. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the phases of course going to be conducted in training area of the Institute. CONDUCT OF TRAINING OPENING ADDRESS BY COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS 7. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment, Rope Knots, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, tent pitching, Tyrolean Traverse, River crossing and Jummaring. The students also got familiarized with Mountain Hazards, illness of Mountainous and high altitude area with its first aid and treatment. 8. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

ACCLIMATIZATION 4 9. The location of the Institute at approx 7000 ft, though acclimatization was not mandatory, for acquiring physical fitness and mental robustness, initial period was utilized to achieve the same. 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 distance with 18 kg weight upto (7-8 kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of fitness required to survive in hilly terrain. ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE TECHNICAL TRAINING 10. Keeping in consideration 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 its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows:

5 (a) ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING The students 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 while going on long treks. ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING (b) 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

6 (c) TREKS Students were trained in High Altitude trekking. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places like Aru, Baisaran, Tulyan Lake & Betab Vally to see and exchange culture and beautiful places around the area, enroute they met and conversed with the villagers and children, interacting and exchanging culture, thoughts, life style which helped them to know the locals better. TREK TO ARU TREK TO BAISARAN (d) 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

7 (e) Lectures The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form of lecture and demonstration. (i) Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment (ii) Do s and Don ts of Mountaineering (iii) Environmental Awareness (iv) Environmental related injuries (v) First Aid (vi) Mountain Hazards (vii) Survival in Jungles (f) ENDURANCE RUN INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES Team practiced running for long distance 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. Gousia Jan of Govt. Higher Secondary School Pahalgam secured the award of first position. COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS PRESENTING FIRST IN ENDURANCE RUN AWARD TO GOUSIA JAN

(g) GAMES 8 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, water rafting and Para jumping. Students showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & para Jumping were run in the auditorium for the students. ADMINISTRATION 11. 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. ACCOMMODATION 12. The accommodation facility was made in Institute Hostel with good lodging facilities and cleanliness. INSTITUTE PAHALGAM

FOOD 9 13. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and chocolates, juices etc.. ENJOYING SUMPTUOUS FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 14. 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. CLOTHING ISSUED BY JIM & WS

10 MEDICAL COVER 15. 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 traveling, 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. ASSESSMENT 16. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of Rock craft (oral & practical) taken by the instructors of the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks. Nusrat Yousuf of Govt. Girls Higher Secondary Singhpora Kalan (Baramulla) secured the best in technique award while Sheema Majid of Govt Higher Secondary School Ganderbal secured the best student Award of the courses. COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS PRESENTING BEST IN TECHNIQUE TO NUSRAT YOUSUF OF BARAMULLA COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS PRESENTING BEST STUDENT AWARD TO SHEEMA MAJID OF GANDERBAL

11 GRADUATION CEREMONY 17. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing and mimicry were presented by the participants. Chief Guest Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS praised the students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches, mementoes, prizes & Certificates to all the participants by the Chief Guest. The event was concluded with vote of thanks. COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS WELCOMES THE DIGNITARIES SHRI JAIPAL SINGH, KAS, DIRECTOR, DYSS PRAISING THE STUDENTS STUDENTS PRESENTING CULTURAL PROGRAMME COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS DISTRIBUTING CERTIFICATES MOMENTOES, BADGES & PRIZES TO THE PARTICIPANTS

12 OBSERVATION 18. (a) The participant showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of adventure. (b) The participants improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities. (c) The participants showed keen interest in participating in other courses at JIM & WS. RECOMMENDATIONS 19. (a) It is recommended that more girl groups may be sponsored by Director, Youth Services & Sports-J&K 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) Youth Services & Sports and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to promote adventure in Jammu & Kashmir state and successfully conquer higher peaks in India and abroad in the coming future by launching Joint Expeditions to pursue the good cause of promoting adventure in Indian youth. (c) Efforts may be done by the Director, Youth Services & Sports- J&K to secure some percentage of vacancies in all the adventure courses viz, Mountaineering, Skiing and Adventure courses. FEEDBACK 20. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are enclosed as Appendix C, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

13 CONCLUSION 21. During the adventure course the training was imparted to make the participants confident of living in Mountainous terrain and to become technically proficient as trained Mountaineers/ trekker. It helped the participants in personality development and character building. The participants were also made aware of the environmental changes and its adverse effects in future. The performance of the adventure camp validates the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in adventure and in promoting tourism in the state were achieved. Yours Sincerely Encl: As stated (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Copy to: 1. Principal Secretary to CM, Govt of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar-J&K : For Info 2. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 :-do- 3. Mr. Atul Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar J&K : -do- 4. Dy Director, Youth Services & Sports Kashmir, Youth Hostel, Srinagar. :-do- 5. DFA, Defence Finance, South Block, New Delhi-11 :-do-

LIST OF STUDENTS Appendix A S.No Name Address Remarks 1 Nusrat yousuf Govt H S S Singapore Kalan (Baramulla) 2 Sumeet Kour -do- 3 Tehzeema Bano -do- 4 Shakeela Bano -do- 5 Sumit kour -do- 6 Iftisam Mushtaq Govt Girls H.S.S.Shopian 7 Iqra Majeed -do- 8 Naseema Akhter -do- 9 Bisma Jan -do- 10 Shahnaza Akhter -do- 11 Nighat Rashid Govt. H.S.S. Bugam Kulgam 12 Meena yousuf -do- 13 Yasmeena Akhter -do- 14 Rafiya Mohmmad Govt. H.S.S. Ganderbal Best in Technique 15 Sheema Majid -do- Best student 16 Raheena Bano -do- 17 Rukshana Rahman -do- 18 Sobiya Shabir -do- 19 Sehrish Gul Govt. H.S.S. Budgam 20 Asiya Ayoub -do- 21 Dilshada Akhter -do- 22 Shafiqa Akhter -do- 23 Afroza Akhter -do- 24 Tanveera Akther Govt H.S.S. Pahalgam 25 Vazeera Jan -do- 26 Gousia Jan -do- Best in Endurance

27 Masrat Jan -do- 28 Saima Jan -do- 29 Arifa Akhter Govt H.S.S.Kupwara 30 Muneera Irfan -do- 31 Nuzhat Maqbool BMS Natnuses 32 Tabasum Jan -do- 33 Danishta Bashir G.H.S.S. Kothi Bagh 34 Maseeba Yousuf -do- 35 Salma -do- 36 Yasmeena Bakir GHSS Pulwama 37 Khairul Nisa -do- 38 Shabnum Ara -do- 39 Asiya Mushtaq -do- 40 Sabita Nabi -do-