Itanagar, Jun 29: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off ‘OpArunoday’, a joint military-civil trekking expedition, from the historic Jaswantgarh War Memorial in Tawang district on Monday, a defence spokesperson said.
The initiative, organised by the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps and the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), aims to open a new trekking route between Thingbu and Bajrang Peak (Pt 5583).
Defence PRO Lt Col Athul Sreedharan said the first-of-its-kind initiative is designed to promote adventure tourism, bolster military-civil cooperation, and generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for local border communities.
The flagging-off ceremony was preceded by a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Jaswantgarh War Memorial, where tributes were paid to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Before sending off the team, Khandu interacted with the expedition members and residents.
Lt Col Sreedharan added that ‘OpArunoday’ reflects the shared commitment of the Indian Army, NIMAS, and the state government toward boosting tourism, improving connectivity, and supporting the holistic development of the state’s border areas.(PTI)
