Srinagar, Feb 10: Established in 1983, the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM and WS) stands as a beacon of adventure and skill development in India. A collaborative effort between the Ministry of Defence (GOI) and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, the institute is renowned for its expertise in adventure activities such as mountaineering, skiing, trekking, rescue operations, water rafting, paragliding, and expeditions.
Annually, JIM and WS host approximately 1000 students from various parts of India, nurturing their talents and fostering a spirit of adventure and nation-building. The institute is working with the aim of exposing youth to nature and kindling a spirit of adventure and nationalism.
Currently, JIM and WS are conducting skiing courses at Sonamarg: Basic Skiing Course No.63 with 69 students and Intermediate Skiing Course with 23 students. Both courses have attracted students from various parts of the country, including far-flung states like Telangana, Andhrapradesh,Karnataka , Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Tripura, etc.
The courses here are run at approximately 15% of the actual cost balance being funded by various government departments, with 75% by the MoD, 15% by MYAS, and 10% by the J and K governments.
Highlighting its commitment to promoting adventure and community with nationalism, JIM and WS recently hosted historic events in the valley, including the Lidderwat Trail Run on October 25, 2023, which witnessed 300 participants, including 100 girls from the valley; the Unity Run on October 31, 2023; and the Ice Climbing Competition on January 28, 2024, at Pahalgam.
These events, made possible through collaboration with the Civil Administration, especially the PDA (Pahalgam Development Authority), and generous sponsors such as hotels and restaurants, will continue as an annual series, showcasing the valley’s natural beauty and attracting tourists while creating local employment opportunities.
Beginning on February 15th, JIM and WS will kick off a special skiing course at Pahalgam, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to hone their skills on the pristine slopes of the region. In addition to this, the institute will also conduct a special basic mountaineering course and specially designed adventure courses tailored for schoolchildren and NCC participants.
In a significant stride towards self-sustainability in alignment with government directives and promoting adventure tourism, JIM and WS have forged partnerships with civil adventure enthusiasts. This collaborative effort aims to elevate the institute’s visibility.
Jim and WS announce the Ice Climbing Competitions and the Lidderwat series of trail runs, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking valley.
Jim and WS are gearing up for an action-packed season with a diverse array of adventure activities and collaborations aimed at promoting tourism, fostering local employment, and advancing the progress of the valley.
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