NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR

PAHALGAM SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

COURSE REPORT

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SERIAL No.102 FROM 01 JUL 2013 TO 26 JUL 2013

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JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126

JIM/75/TGC/12-13- Oct 2013

Additional Director General of Police,

SDRF/Home Guard /CD & Aux. Police

J&K, Srinagar

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING/ SEARCH & RESCUE COURSE -102

Madam,

1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering / Search & Rescue

Course serial No.102 conducted by this Institute for SDRF personnel (BN 1st & 2nd ) is

enclosed for your information and necessary action please.

2. Kindly ack. Yours Sincerely (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Copy to: 1. Director General of Police, Police Headquarters, Srinagar –J&K : For info. 2. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 : -do-

3. Commissioner /Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar : -do- 4. Commandant SDRF, 1st BN, Barzulla, Srinagar : -do- 5. Commandant SDRF, 2nd BN, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu : -do- 6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 : -do- 7. Institute library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING RESCUE COURSE, JAMMU & KASHMIR SDRF

PERSONNEL (1st & 2nd BN)

INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM VENUE: PAHALGAM REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING RESCUE COURSE COURSE SERIAL NO: 102 DURATION OF COURSE: 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013 (26 DAYS) GENERAL 1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint

venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism

Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub

centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub

centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over last 30 years, the Institute has excelled in

different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, water

rafting, short term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

INTRODUCTION

2. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, (JIM & WS) conducted one

Basic Mountaineering/ Rescue Course serial No.102 w.e.f 01 July to 26 July 2013

(26 days) for SDRF (Bn-1st & 2nd) personnel at Pahalgam sponsored by Additional

Director General of Police SDRF /Home Guard/CD & Aux. Police J&K. 20 SDRF

Personnel from 1st & 2nd BN and 54 private students from different parts of India

reported to JIM & WS, Headquarter Pahalgam on 30 Jun 2013 to attend Basic

Mountaineering / Rescue Course Serial No. -102. The Scheduled training of these 74

(68 Boys & 06 Girls) students of the course commenced on the next day morning. All 74

students completed the training successfully with desired level of standard. Nominal roll

of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

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AIM 3. To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in

Mountainous and High Altitude area including rock and ice craft to Jammu & Kashmir

SDRF Personnel.

4. To train the SDRF personnel for rescue operations in mountainous terrain and

snowbound area of J&K state, especially for the area of Doda, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar

since these areas are prone to mechanical accidents and natural calamities.

STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED 5. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the course are as follows:-

(a) Students should be able to effectively utilize technical skills during rescue operations in mountains / accidental sites/natural calamities.

(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of rescue team as quick

response to natural calamities

(c) Students should be able to effectively carryout rescue missions / operations at accidental sites.

(d) Students should be able to plan and take part in Mountain Expeditions at National and International level.

OBJECTIVES 6. (a) Carryout rescue mission in any eventuality in mountains at accidental sites and

during natural calamities.

(b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering.

(c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals.

(d) Create environment awareness amongst the youth.

(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

3 OPENING ADDRESS 7. Opening address was given on the first day by Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM

& WS. Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed Institute JIM &

WS. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the

Institute and safety and security to be observed around Pahalgam. Students were told

the duration of course, tests and grading system as well as the phases of course going

to be conducted in various training area of the Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS CONDUCT OF TRAINING 8. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering

equipment, Rope knots, rock climbing, Rappelling, Survival Camps in Jungles & Glacier,

Treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, Tent pitching,

Tyrolean traverse, River crossing, Rescue from river and accidental site, Ice climbing ,

Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue, Navigation in mountains and Glaciated

terrains.

9. Training for the courses started with rock craft for initial 15 days at Pahalgam.

This was followed by Ice craft training for which the teams moved to Thajiwas Glacier

Sonamarg. A copy of training programme is enclosed as Appendix “B”.

10 Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

4 PHYSICAL EXERCISE 11. As the location of the Institute is at approx 7000 ft, though acclimatization was

not mandatory, but initial periods were utilized to achieve physical fitness & mental

robustness. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the places were conducted

during first 2 days which was accompanied by mountain physical training. Students

were made to run for long distance (7-8 kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance.

At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of fitness required

to survive in hilly terrain.

PHYSICAL EXERICSE TECHNICAL TRAINING 12 Keeping in consideration the geographical area of J&K state, training was

provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountainous terrain and glacier &

introduction and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at

accidental sites and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain. At the culmination

of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering

equipment and its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other

adventure activities conducted are as follows.

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(a) ROCK CRAFT

15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering

including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jumaring, free climbing and rappelling. The

students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Pahalgam.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING (b) ICE CRAFT 10 periods were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice

craft including base making, ice craft, avalanche rescue, navigation in mountains and

Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas Glacier situated at Sonamarg

for this part of the course.

ICE CRAFT TRAINING

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(c) RIVER CROSSING & CASUALTY EVACUATION Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum

demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in

mountainous areas and various methods of Casualty Evacuation followed by practicing

it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING CASUALTY EVACUATION

(d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREKS Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg. They got familiarized with the

equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places to

observe and exchange culture and beautiful places like Table Top, Baltal and Happy

Valley. Enroute they were made to practice rescue techniques from mountain cliffs and

dense forest areas where there are no means of evacuation by road.

TREK TO HAPPY VALLEY

7 (e) TENT PITCHING

Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in

the jungles, mountainous glacier terrain while on missions in adverse natural /

manmade calamities.

TENT PITCHING

(f) LECTURES /PRESENTATIONS The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in

great details in the form of lecture cum Power point presentations and movies

concerning mountaineering as mentioned below:

(1) Introduction to mountaineering equipment.

(2) Mountain hazards.

(3) Dos and Don’ts of mountaineering.

(4) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures.

(5) Tourism and culture of J&K.

(6) Avalanche & avalanche rescue.

(7) Introduction to Glacier

(8) River crossing

(9) Rescue from accidental site

(10) Crevasse rescue

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(11) Rescue team work

(12) First Aid & CPR

(13) Mountain Terminology

(14) Load carrying & marching in Mountains.

INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES (g) ENDURANCE RUN

Team practiced running for long distance with backpack load of 18 kgs which helped

them to attain the desired standard of physical endurance required during rescue

operations. Students showed marked improvement in endurance and they excelled in

the final endurance run of 8.5 kms taken by the institute. Mr Zahid Bashir, a private

student from Anantnag –J&K in boys and Ms G R Radhika, a private girl student from

Andhra Pradesh secured the best in endurance award of the course.

ENDURANCE RUN

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(h) GAMES

Students were encouraged to take interest to participate in games like volley ball,

badminton, cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized

with adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, water rafting and Para jumping. Students

showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near

future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & para jumping were run in the auditorium

for the students.

ADMINISTRATION 13. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained

instructors and other staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and looked

after the students round the clock.

ACCOMMODATION 14. The accommodation facility at Pahalgam was made in Institute Hostel. During ice

craft training students camped at Sonamarg in tents.

INSTITUTE, PAHALGAM SONAMARG, TRAINING CAMP

10 FOOD 15. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training

period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and chocolates, juices

etc.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

16. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the

course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training

purpose.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ISSUED BY JIM & WS MEDICAL COVER 17. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical

support to the participants throughout the course duration. Different first aid kits were

prepared for trek, rock area and traveling. The students were educated about the

mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its

treatment modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue

from accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced

by the students.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER

DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID & CPR

11 ASSESSMENT

18. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of

Rock craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of the institute. The

students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and grading. Mr Anil Kumar

a private student from Jammu –J&K secured the best in technique award while

Mr Najeem Ahmad a private student form Anantnag –J&K secured best student award

of the course.

WRITTEN TEST ROCK CRAFT TEST ICE CRAFT TEST

19. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “C”.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

20. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of

scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing, mimicry were presented by

the participants. Shri M K Koul, Camp Incharge, JIM & WS was invited as Chief Guest

who praised the students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the

distribution of the course batches, prizes and momentoes to all the participants.

SHRI M K KOUL, CAMP INCHARGE

DISTRIBUTING PRIZES, MOMENTOES, BADGES AND ADDRESING THE STUDENTS

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OBSERVATIONS 21. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of Mountaineering.

(b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the rescue operation techniques taught to them during the course.

(c) The students improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities.

(d) The students excelled in the final test taken by the institute to access their

performance.

(e) The students showed keen interest in training in adventure sports at JIM & WS. RECOMMENDATIONS 22. (a) It is recommended that the students may be sent to JIM & WS for Advance

Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as other

adventure courses like Paragliding, White water rafting & Skiing.

(b) More batches of students may be sent to JIM & WS for training in rescue

missions / operation techniques.

(c) In collaboration between JIM & WS and SDRF, it is proposed that three teams

(1+9) of SDRF trained personnel can be established at three training centers of JIM

& WS viz Pahalgam, Bhaderwah and Sanasar which can cover all the regions of

J&K State for any disaster as and when required. The SDRF personnel will be in

touch with the training courses which will help them to refresh and hone their skills in

technique used in search and rescue operations. The Institute will provide

accommodation to the SDRF personnel.

FEED BACK 23. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are

enclosed as Appendix “D”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

13 CONCLUSION 24. During Basic Mountaineering/ Rescue course training was imparted to make the

participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as

trained mountaineer. Special efforts were delivered to make them practice and to

become perfect in rescue missions by forming mountain rescue teams. The

performance of the participants validates the fact that desired standards of exposure

and training in mountain techniques were achieved. Employment of SDRF in mission in

difficult conditions should prove the worthiness of training provided by JIM & WS.

Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to: 1. Director General of Police, Police Headquarters, Srinagar –J&K : For info. 2. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 : -do-

3. Commissioner /Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar : -do- 4. Commandant SDRF, 1st BN, Barzulla, Srinagar : -do- 5. Commandant SDRF, 2nd BN, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu : -do- 6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 : -do- 7. Institute library.

APPENDIX “A”

LIST OF SDRF PERSONNEL BASIC MOUNTAINEERING / RESCUE COURSE SERIAL No. 102

W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013

S.No Name Unit / Address Remarks / Grading

1 Ct. Mehboob Ahmad SDRF 1ST BN Srinagar “A”

2 Ct. Jigmat Gilson -do- “A”

3 Ct. Ab Hamid -do- “A”

4 Ct. Ab Rahman -do- “A”

5 Ct. Skulzang Dorjey -do- “A”

6 Sgt. Mohd Shafi SDRF 2ND BN Jammu “A”

7 Sgt. Muneer Ahmad -do- “A”

8 Sgt. Raghbir Chand -do- “A”

9 Ct. Gh. Mohd -do- “A”

10 Ct. Shashi Paul -do- “A”

11 Ct. Avinash Kumar -do- “A”

12 Ct. Raman Kumar -do- “A”

13 Ct. Bittu Kumar -do- “A”

14 Ct. Satwir Kumar -do- “A”

15 Ct. Gurmeet Singh -do- “A”

16 Ct. Balbir Singh -do- “B”

17 Ct. Shiv Charan Dass -do- “A”

18 Ct. Mohd Suleman -do- “A”

19 Ct. Parvez Ahmad -do- “A”

20 Ct. Sahil Singh -do- “A”

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS BASIC MOUNTAINEERING / RESCUE COURSE SERIAL No. 102

W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2013

S.No Name Unit / Address Remarks / Grading

1 Nilotam Kumar Bangra, Shukla, GopalGanj, Bihar “A”

2 Ranjeet Kumar Ranjan Pirouta, Nawada, Bihar “A”

3 Suryadev Singh Medanipur, Tarighat, Ghazipur U.P “A”

4 Pradeep Kumar Aharak, Navalpur, Pindra, Varanasi U.P “A”

5 Niranjan Chandrappa Ganratangan, Somnath Nagar, Pune “A”

6 Rajeev Yadav 13,Rajkumar Chakraborty Sarani, Kolkata “A”

7 Tarun Prasad Yadav Cherwa, Gawan, Giridhi, Jharkhand “A”

8 Naveen Agarwal ONGC Nagar, Palavasana, Mahesana, Gujrat “A”

9 Ritesh Kumar Yadav ONGC Nagar, Palavasana, Mahesana, Gujrat “A”

10 Bhushan Shirnath Piyush Apt, Kansai, Ambarnath (E), Thane “A”

11 Rahul Rai 504/Daffodil, May Flower Garden, Ambarnath (E), Maharashtra

“A”

12 Vivek Bhoi 502/ Dahlia, Ambernath (E), Maharashtra “A”

13 Amit Raghunath Koli Panchshil Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”

14 Abhinay Kamlakar Panchavati Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”

15 Avinash Kondiba Chatrapati Shivaji Road, Matheran, Raigad, Mah

“A”

16 Viabhav Pratap Aradhna Cottage, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”

17 Sandeep Raghunath Panchshil Nagar, Matheran, Raigad, Mah “A”

18 Yogesh Sahare Jamale, Peth, Nashik, Mah “A”

19 Bendkule Vikram Bhonsala Adventure Foundation, Rambhoomi, Nashik

“A”

20 Yewle Navnath Bhonsala Adventure Foundation, Rambhoomi, Nashik

“A”

21 Suraj S Jacobs Arjun Vihar, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi “A”

22 Bhardwaj Pandit Raipur Extension Colony, New Delhi “A”

23 Rahul Gupta Bhhatati Road Kedarpur, Amleikpur “A”

24 Raj Kumar Verma H,No 137, Chajjunagar, Pawal, Haryana “A”

25 Priyesh A Hemani Hetal Apt, N S Road, Mulund(W) Mumbai “A”

26 Shreyansh J Gori Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar(E), Mumbai “A”

27 Imtiyaz Ah Qurashi Kral Pora Shah Clony, Srinagar “A”

28 Gaurav 725 P L A, Hisar, Haryana “A”

29 Sahil 725 P L A, Hisar, Haryana “A”

30 Keyur Kamlesh Vishnu colony Baba Complex, Zanzarda Raod, Junagadh

“A”

31 Parmar Jaykishan Jayvishal Society Dajej, Bhrauch, Gujrat “A”

32 Ripal D Shah Hari Om complex, Bharuch, Gujrat “B”

33 Vrundu D Shah Hari Om complex, Bharuch, Gujrat “C”

34 Shiju M Jose Madathinakath (House), Malappurm, Kerala “A”

35 Hilal Ahmad Hurreh Ratnipora, Pulwama-J&K “A”

36 Gaurav Rawat North West Moti Bagh, New Delhi “A”

37 Anil Kumar Khamb, R S Pura, Jammu “A”

38 Shashi Kant Sharma Bye-pass, Narwal, Jammu “A”

39 Narinder Chib Gurhamorh, Vijaypur, Samba-J&K “A”

40 Santokh Raj Ramghar, Samba-J&K “A”

41 Hashim Farooq Bijbehara, Anantnag-J&K “A”

42 Ashok Kumar Court Road, Udhampur “A”

43 Azad Ahmad Mir Ratnipora, Pulwama, J&K “A”

44 Sufiur Rahman Coke-oven Colony, Durgapur, Barddhaman, (WB )

“A”

45 G R Radhika Fantasy Enclave, Ramnagar, Anantapur (AP) “A”

46 P Srilatha Induaranya Pallavi Apts, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad(A.P)

“A”

47 Surekha Rani Near Sharon Public School Udhampur-J&K “A”

48 Javaid Ah Lone HayanPalpora, Kangan, Ganderbal-J&K “A”

49 Zahid Bashir Shamsipora, Ananatnag-J&K “A”

50 Najeem Ahmad Shamsipora, Ananatnag-J&K “A”

51 Arun Dev Singh Graw Barotrian, Reasi-J&K “A”

52 Rishab Sharma Main Chowk, Adarsh Colony, Udhampur “A”

53 Mohsina Muslim Arawani, Bijbehara Anantnag-J&K “A”

54 Aashiq Hussain Bhat Arawani, Bijbehara Anantnag-J&K “A”