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.