23 cycle expeditions from Army regiments culminate in Delhi; raise awareness on social, env issues

Over 20 cycle expeditions, drawn from the Army's infantry regiments across the country, Saturday culminated here at the India Gate, after covering more than 25,000 km over a month.

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat welcomed the members of several infantry regiments with a chequered flag as they wheeled in against the backdrop of the iconic memorial.

The event coincided with the 72nd Infantry Day, and Rawat earlier laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay tribute on the occasion.

"As many as 23 expeditions, which started from different cities, reached Delhi on Saturday, covering over 25,000 km," a senior Army official said.

Rawat also felicitated the members of the expedition by giving them trophies at a ceremony held at the India Gate complex.

The regiments included the Para Regiment, Punjab Regiment, Madras Regiment, Rajputana Regiment, Jat Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Dogra Regiment, Assam Regiment, Bihar Regiment, Jammu and Kashmir Regiment.

Along the way, members of different regiments engaged in several activities, ranging from raising awareness about cleanliness to 'Namami Gange' project and girl education to yoga.

"Each members of the expedition left their respective regiment at different times and covered different distances, but they all converged here," the official said.