One of the oldest Signal Regiments of the Indian Army, the “1 Army Headquarters Signal Regiment” has always been in the forefront to promote the spirit of adventure. The Regiment has a well established Adventure Club which in the past has promoted various adventure events including high altitude trekking expeditions to various parts of Himalayas. The Regiment is now organizing a unique desert trekking expedition in the great Thar Desert from 09 Sep 2008 – 03 Oct 2008. The expedition is a novel large-scale venture of its kind being attempted 1200 kms away from the home base in the areas along Hanumangarh – Jaisalmer. Led by Col Vivek Dogra the 17 member team will attempt to cover more than 480 Kms of desert stretch by trekking on foot, an attempt, considered by people as extremely challenging in the sandy camel country of Thar. The young robust team includes Maj SPS Bali an expert in desert navigation, a must for survival in the vast expanse of desert and Capt Divya Gupta a petite but tough as a nail lady officer who amidst the grind of sun, sand and heat will be managing the complex affairs of communications and logistics, a critical link in an activity of this magnitude. Amongst the team members is Sub Jagmail Singh a leg amputee, who lost his leg during Sri Lanka operations whose steely determination will be a constant source of motivation for everyone.
The proposed expedition besides trekking and exploring the desert flora and fauna also has an important aim of showcasing the unique versatility of Corps of Signals and the Indian Army to the people inhabiting remote hamlets of the desert. The chief patron of the expedition, Lt Gen P Mohapatra, Signal-Officer-in-Chief and Colonel Commandant of Corps of Signals alongwith with patrons Maj Gen TK Das and Brig Ajay Kohli of Army Headquarter Signals flagged off the expedition from the historic India Gate lawns today.
Leg Amputee Subedar Jagmail Singh to Trek Thar Desert
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