Early Times Report
Katra, Apr 30: Mandeep K. Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, flagged-off an Annual Trekking event-2014 organised by the Shrine Board as part of its social responsibility programme, here today. As many as 84 students drawn from various government as well as private educational institutions of Reasi, Katra and the surrounding areas participated in this 16 kilometre long trekking event.
They were accompanied by the functionaries of Scouts and Guides and teachers from participating schools, sports, forest, medical and security wings of the Shrine Board.
The trekking route included Serwar, Bhutan, Kanjali and Deva Mai Temple. During the trek, the students were also educated about the flora and fauna of the area.
Flagging-off the trekking expedition, Bhandari gave details of the initiatives taken by the Shrine Board for the promotion of sports activities for the benefit of youth, particularly of rural and remote areas.
Interacting with the participants of the trekking, the Chief Executive Officer advised them to diarise their experiences of the expedition. He wished them successful trekking expedition and bright future ahead. |
