HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 18: The department of Yogic Science and Naturopathy, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Guwahati unit, organised a session on ‘Mountaineering and Adventure Sports’ on February 16, 2024 in the auditorium. The lecture session was conducted by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, director of the National Institute of Mountaineering Adventure Sports. More than 200 students and faculty members actively participated in the session. The session aimed to spread awareness about adventure sports among students and inspire them to pursue careers in this field. Col Jamwal, the first Indian to climb the Seven Summits along with Mount Everest three times, was awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.
Col Jamwal explained the various activities of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports and inspired the students with his real-life experiences during summits. The students felt thrilled listening to his experiences. An audio-visual presentation of his journey was inspirational for the young minds. After his presentation, students interacted with him and asked questions related to mountaineering and the courses offered. Professor D J Baruah, who chaired the session, expressed his appreciation, calling it a rare experience in his life. Dr Madhulina Choudhury, Dr Pritirupa Saikia, faculty members, and students of the Guwahati unit attended the lecture session. Dr Ujjwal Arun Maske, head in-charge of the department of Yogic Science and Naturopathy, coordinated the event, while Dr Madhan Borah, assistant professor, hosted the event and offered the vote of thanks.
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