Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Flags Off Historic Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition

By  News On Air   Jan 11, 2025

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off a historic expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within Indian borders. The flag-off ceremony was held at Mr. Khandu’s residence in Itanagar today.

The expedition, undertaken by the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), will commence from Gelling in Arunachal Pradesh on January 14 and conclude at Dhubri-Hatsingimari in Assam on February 14.

The expedition is a first of its kind and will traverse 916 kilometres of the Brahmaputra River. It aims to promote adventure tourism, foster environmental awareness, and inspire youth to engage in adventure sports.

Director NIMAS, Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal, earlier briefed Mr. Khandu about the expedition’s objectives, challenges, and anticipated outcomes. The Chief Minister also interacted with the entire team.