AIZAWL: 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), organized a flagging in the ceremony of Phawngpui expedition at Rajbhawan, Aizawl as part of the series of events in line with the G20 motto, "One Earth, One Family, One nature, One future" (Vasudhaiv Kutumbhakam). The expedition to Phawngpui was flagged off on March 10, 2023 by Dr. Renu Sharma, Chief Secretary, Mizoram. "The Blue Mountain" also known as Phawngpui was successfully summited on March 12.
On March 14, the expedition was flagged in by Governor of Mizoram Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati at Rajbhawan, Aizawl.
Phawngpui means the Great Grassland and is the highest peak in Mizoram with a height of 2,157 metres of the Lushai hills. The expedition was aimed to promote adventure sports, responsible tourism, awareness for clean and green Mizoram, Nasha Mukt Bharat abhiyaan and ethical mountaineering in the state by showcasing its natural beauty and tranquility. The event was organized in conjunction with the Mizoram Outdoor Youth Adventure Club. 30 Young students including 14 college going Girls and 16 Boys most of which are also NCC cadets took part in the expedition. 3 Officers, 4 JCOs and 10 ORs from 23 Sector Assam Rifles were also part of the expedition team. The expeditioners thanked Assam Rifles for their forthcoming attitude and marking a feat in promoting Adventure sports in the lives of the youth of Mizoram.
The expeditioners have also committed to stay resolved in preserving the culture and heritage of Mizoram as flag bearers through such expeditions in future as well, keeping National Initiatives & agendas in line to include G20 Summit as well, stated a press release.
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