Jodhpur: “Konark Desert Bicycle Expedition March 2020” after completing an arduous and fulfilling journey of 1900 Km over the rugged rural terrain along the border areas of the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat across the Desert Sector, Rann till the Arabian Sea and finally reached its destination at Jodhpur.
The team was Flagged In by Konark Corps Commander Lieutenant General Anil Puri, Rajasthan-based Defence PRO Col Sombit Ghosh said.
Year 2020 being declared by Indian Army as the 'Year of Next of Kin' (NOK), Konark Corps Bicycle Expedition also included interaction and felicitation of Veer Naris, Next of Kin and Ex-Servicemen enroute.
The team during its journey interacted with the Ex-servicemen and felicitated Veer Naaris at Phalodi Road, Pokhran, Jaisalmer, Jasai, Suigam, Bhuj, Santalpur, Abu Road, Pali and Jodhpur and also collected various details of problems/ issues being faced by them.
The team also visited various schools and inspired the students to join the illustrious Indian Army.
The tour also instilled a sense of awareness and national integration amongst the youth of these areas.
