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Army conducting land yachting expedition in Rann of Kutch

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ANI Kutch (Gujarat)

A land yachting expedition is being conducted at the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat to mark the 22nd Corps Day of Army Air Defence.

The expedition was flagged off yesterday through the Army Training Node for the sport and shall be flagged in on January 10 coinciding with 22nd Army Air Defence Day.

It will cover approximately 112 kms from Kuarbet to Karimshahi and back.

The expedition team comprises of one officer, two Junior Commissioned Officers and twenty jawans.

Conduct of the adventure activity would generate environmental awareness about the unique terrain and bio-diversity of the Kutch region amongst the troops, as also create awareness about the Indian Army in the rural areas of Gujarat.

 

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First Published: Jan 06 2015 | 5:48 PM IST

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