ITANAGAR, Nov 18: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) interacted with the members of ‘Mountain Cycling cum Trekking Expedition’ Team from 106 Infantry Brigade at Raj Bhavan today. The expedition, which was flagged off from Nyakmadung in West Kameng, has covered 714km across seven districts of the State, aiming to foster the spirit of adventurism and strengthening bonhomie between the security forces and the local population.
Complimenting the participants and their mission, he commended the officers and personnel for interacting with school children and holding medical camps in far-flung villages.
Mishra said that as members of our democratic nation’s armed forces, soldiers have to uphold nationalism and bonhomie with the civilian population. 
The Governor exhorted the expedition team to continue the endeavour of creating awareness regarding the prowess of the Indian Armed Forces and motivate the youth to join the Forces. He also advised them to prepare themselves for facing any eventuality like Doklam and Galwan Valley boldly.
He also advised the participants to create awareness regarding COVID-19 and covid appropriate behaviour including motivating people to take the vaccine.
The Expedition Team is led by Lt. Col Rupam Sharma and has 2 officers, including a medical officer, 2 Junior Commission officers and 14 Other Ranks from 7 DOGRA, 16 SIKH, 16 JAT, 305 Field Workshop Company and 106 Infantry Brigade Signal Company. The expedition will be covering a distance of about 1200 KM and will be flagged-in at Tezpur on 27th November.

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