Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Flags off Historic Brahmaputra River Rafting Expedition
Jan 12, 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off a historic expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within Indian borders at Itanagar on Saturday. The expedition, undertaken by the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), will commence from Gelling in Arunachal Pradesh on January 14 and conclude at Dhubri-Hatsingimari in Assam on February 14. The expedition is a first of its kind and will traverse 916 kilometres of the Brahmaputra River. It aims to promote adventure tourism, foster environmental awareness, and inspire youth to engage in adventure sports.