Itanagar, Aug 11: Col. RS Jamwal, Director, National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Monday. The Director briefed about the activities of NIMAS, including the Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition and Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition.
The Governor presented Col RS Jamwal with the ‘Governor’s Medallion for Excellence’ for his outstanding contributions to adventure activities in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Governor congratulated the NIMAS Director on the remarkable success of two extraordinary expeditions. He expressed confidence that such achievements will inspire a new generation of young Arunachalis to dream bigger, push their limits, and carve their names in the annals of adventure history.
Applauding the dedication, skill, and courage behind these feats, Parnaik asked the Director to initiate more adventure activities involving local youth.
Highlighting the achievements of the State’s mountaineers, including the Everesters, the Governor remarked that the youth of Arunachal Pradesh possess immense untapped potential, whose grit, resilience, and determination can set new benchmarks for adventure sports in India. He said that our youth need the right exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to shine. With proper guidance, they can make the State and the Nation proud on the global stage.
The NIMAS Director informed the Governor that the NIMAS team covered the entire Indian stretch of the mighty Brahmaputra (Siang) River, from Gelling in Arunachal Pradesh to Hatsingimari in Assam, spanning an astonishing 1,040 km in the Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition. The team navigated 63 formidable rapids and accomplished this in 28 days. He also informed the Governor that the NIMAS team successfully summited Mount Kanchenjunga, India’s highest and the world’s third-highest peak.

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