160 youth undergo adventure training in West Sikkim

YUKSOM, 26 Dec [IPR]: An Adventure Training Programme was organized by the Department of Sports & Youth Affair, Government of Sikkim for 160 educated unemployed youths (18 yrs to 28 yrs girls and boys) of border areas of the three districts of Sikkim namely East, West and North. The programme which consisted of trekking from Yuksom to Tshoka, Dzongri and Thangsing, rock climbing, river crossing, etc came to an end on Christmas, 25 December.
The 160 youths who attended this training programme were divided into 4 groups. While group A and B went for 4 days trekking from 17 to 20 December from Yuksom to Tshoka, Dzongri and Thangsing, group C and D who camped at Yuksom  were given comprehensive training on rock climbing in Yuksom and river crossing in Rathong Chu river near Yuksom and a short trek to Khechoperi lake.
The participants during the course of the trek not only covered the area of Kanchenjunga National Park but also cleaned the area while returning by picking up all the garbage and other wastes that they saw around.
The valedictory function was attended by the Minister for Animal Husbandry, Live Stock, Fisheries & Veterinary Services Development Department and MLA, Dawcho Lepcha as the chief guest along with a host of other dignitaries.
During his address, Minister Mr. Lepcha congratulated all the participants and advised them to use the knowledge which they have gained from this 10-day training programme. He stressed on the importance of being earnest and honest not only to be successful in life but also to be a good human being.
He added that the state government under the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has always come up with visionary and innovative programmes for the youth as well as the general public. Here he urged people to utilize such opportunities and take full advantage of it.
Mr Lepcha also gave away certificates to the participants for successfully completing the training programme and also to the 24 instructors and resources persons from Sikkim Amateur Mountaineering Association (SAMA) who were involved in training and guiding these youth for ten days.
Tenzing Chundi was adjudged the overall best performer in the adventure training programme and was awarded with a medal and certificate by the chief guest. The guests were also entertained by the cultural show presented by the participants.
Earlier, during the opening ceremony on 16 December, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs department NK Pradhan was present as the chief guest and Minister and area MLA, Dawcho Lepcha as guest of honor.