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| ‘Silver Stride’ Motor cycle expedition flagged off | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 28 - A motor cycle expedition to cover more than 4000 km in deserts and mountains, led by Major Chetna Sharma, was Flagged Off by Lieutenant General P Mohapatra, Signal Officer in Chief at India Gate, today.
The aim of this expedition is to promote the spirit of adventure and to spread the theme of national integration, peace, harmony and create awareness amongst the youth about the Indian Army.
The expedition ‘Silver Stride’ comprising two teams of 32 members from 21 Signal Group will cross the desert terrain of 940 kilometers and mountainous terrain of 1310 kilometers covering eight states. The motor cycle expedition involves crossing of nearly ten high altitude passes- Rohtang (13,360 feet), Baralacha-La(16040 feet), Nakee-La (15,547 feet), Lachung-La(16616 feet), Tanglang-La (17,582 feet), Chang-La (17,800 feet), Marsimik-La(18632 feet) Polokhang-La, Jalori Pass and Khardung-La (18,380 feet) which is the highest motorable road of the world and will be negotiated via Kullu, Manali and Leh axis. The expedition would encompass the locations of historic presence of the 21 Signal Group to mark the silver jubilee celebration on one hand while on the other would expose the motorcyclists to the challenging and adventurous terrain of mountains and deserts developing their stress skills, leadership and team spirit.
Lt Gen Mohapatra in his speech during the flag off ceremony lauded the achievement of the group for being one of the most elite units of the Indian Army and Corps of Signals. Silver Knights en-route would meet ex servicemen and interact with locals to foster a spirit of pride for the Indian Army and would motivate the youth of the places they visit to join the elite Indian Army
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