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• Raksha Mantri flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21.

ARMEX-21

• Army Skiing Expedition conducted in Himalayan mountain ranges
• Covered 1,660 kms from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Malari in Uttarakhand.
• The team gathered information about several hitherto unchartered areas along international boundary.
• It was conducted to promote the adventure activity in the country and the Indian Army.
• The team also interacted with the local population of the far-flung areas and was able to gather detailed information about several hitherto unchartered areas along the international boundary and the hinterland.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738144

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