The expedition team covered approx 700 Kilometers from Jaisalmer to Koteshvar over a period of eleven days
Adventure activity ‘Run to Rann’ was organised under the
aegis of Battle Axe Division at Jaisalmer, where team of 11 Individuals from
the Division participated and completed the journey. The expedition team
covered approx 700 Kilometers from Jaisalmer to Koteshvar over a period of
eleven days. Along the course the team carried out activities in various
phases, which included Cycling, Relay Run and Camel Safari.
Major GeneralRakeshKapoor, VishishtSeva Medal, General
Officer Commanding, Battle Axe Division flagged in the team on 30 January 2020
at Jaisalmer. The team comprising of one officer, two Junior Commissioned
Officers and eight other ranks, were trained in Jaisalmer Military Station
which helped them to cover the long the long journey with enthusiasm and Zeal.
The aim of the expedition was to inculcate the spirit of
adventure, physical fitness, self confidence and espirit-de-corps in the
troops. The expedition reached out to maximum possible number of veterans and
their Next of Kin and shared our gratitude for their unparalleledand selfless
service to the nation.
In addition, data of Veer Naaris and disabled soldiers
residing in these areas was collected and awareness spread about the benefits
extended to them by the Army. An awareness programme about the armed forces to
motivate the young school children to join the armed forces was also conducted
at various schools enroute.