Leh, October 14, 2026: The Basic Rock-Climbing Course, conducted by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) with the support of the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, concluded successfully at Leh today.
The closing ceremony was graced by Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & CultureDepartment, UT Ladakh; Shri Mohammad Anjum, JKAS, Under Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, UT Ladakhand Shri Shiv Kumar C, Chief Instructor, along with other instructors and officials of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.
The course was conducted from October 8 to 14, 2026, with the participation of 28 trainees. The programme provided the participants an opportunity to undergo structured training in basic rock climbing under the guidance of instructors from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.
During the closing ceremony, the Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture presented certificates to the participants on successful completion of the course. He also interacted with the trainees and sought feedback on their experiences during the training programme.
The participants shared their experiences and expressed their gratitude to the Administrative Secretary and the Department of Tourism for providing them with the opportunity to participate in the course. They appreciated the training and described their overall experience as positive and enriching.
The initiative is being continued with a second batch of the Basic Rock-Climbing Course scheduled to commence at Kargil on October 15, 2026.
The programme reflects the Department’s continuing efforts to facilitate opportunities for training and capacity building in adventure activities through collaboration with specialised institutions such as the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.
