to impart practical training on all aspects of activities

State Level

Compiled by Dr. M.S. Khyade

Aims and objectives of the Trekking Camp

To impart practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous

includes rappelling to students.

To promote adventure activities among students.

To train the students to survive in

expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain

To broaden students horizons and knowledge through this camp.

To inculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living forms

To promote awareness of the biodiversity of Kalsubai

among the youth and involve them in community conservation efforts.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

On 11th January, 2017

All the students of different university arrived at the campus of

Science College, Akurdi, Pune, Rajur College,Rajur and Shendi Forest guest house of Kalsubai

Harishchandragad Wildlife Santuary,Akole district Ahmednagar (MS),India.


We started journey from Pune on 1

Harishchandragad Wildlife Santuary. Here sight seen were shown to the students including

Bhandardara Dam, Randha fall, Amruteshwar temple of Ratanwadi etc., along with

about some historical accounts.

State Level Trekking Camp 11th to 15 January 2017

Trekking Camp

To impart practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous

to students.

To promote adventure activities among students.

To train the students to survive in mountains and to take part in high altitude trekking,

expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain.

To broaden students horizons and knowledge through this camp.

nculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living forms

e awareness of the biodiversity of Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary


All the students of different university arrived at the campus of Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce &



We started journey from Pune on 12th January 2016 at early morning 7 am to


Bhandardara Dam, Randha fall, Amruteshwar temple of Ratanwadi etc., along with

ounts.

Bhandardara (Wilson) Dam

to 15 January 2017

To impart practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous area and high altitude

mountains and to take part in high altitude trekking,

nculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living forms.

Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary


Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce &



January 2016 at early morning 7 am to Kalsubai


Bhandardara Dam, Randha fall, Amruteshwar temple of Ratanwadi etc., along with information



The inaugural ceremony of the five day state level Trekking Camp organized was

inaugurated at 9:00 am at the Ratanwadi Temple. Hon. Dr. Vasudevaji Gade, Vice-Chancellor,

Savitribai Phule Pune University,Pune (MS), India, inaugurated the event Dr. Prabhakar Desai,

Director, Board of Student Welfare, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, graced the occasion as

a chief gust. Along with Dr. Pandit Shelke, Principal, PDEA’s Arts, Commerce and Science College,

Otur College, Otur, Shri. Bal Bothe, editor, Sakal Newspaper, Ahmednagar, Shri. Thakaji Kanwade,

Secretary, Adv. M.N. Deshmukh Arts, Commerce and Science College, Rajur, and Principal Dr.

Babasaheb Deshmukh Rajur College Rajur also graced the occasion.

After University anthem, dignitaries on the dais were felicitated by Principal, Ranjit Patil,

Principal Dr. Mohan Waman and other College Staff.

Dr. Mohan Waman, Convener of the Trekking Camp rendered welcome address to the

students participating in the event and welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted in his Convener

address regarding the events.

Shri. Thakaji Kanwade expressed his views to the students on Trekking Camp.

Dr. Prabhakar Desai, suggested student to talk to Rocky Mountains, mountain will talk to

you. Shri. Bal Bothe expressed his views on adventure and its importance to the students.

Dr. Vasudevaji Gade shared his many views on quality and skilled educations ultimately

give the future. He explained the importance adventure, biodiversity and suggested principles to

protect the biodiversity. Inaugural session ended with a vote of thanks rendered by Dr. Ranjit

Patil.

Subsequently, the first group of students (75) along with their team leaders and college staff

including Dr. Vijay Gade, Prof. Ganesh Funde, Prof. Sharad Bodke,Shri Kishore Patil and Shri.

Umesh Gurav was trained in trekking around Ratangad Fort. Remaining 77 students were trained

with skills including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling

by Expert Shri. Shrikant Kasat and his team.

In the evening of the day, Shri. Shrikant Kasat provided fundamental knowledge in the form of

lecture by demonstration of videos, images etc. After dinner, campfire was arranged for interaction

and sharing of ideas and views between each other.


Second group of students (77) along with their team leaders and college staff including Prof. Mukesh

Tiwari, Prof. Anjali Aikwate and team leaders of respective university was trained in trekking around

Ratangad Fort. Remaining 75 students were trained with skills including pitch climbing, fixed rope

climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling by Expert Shri. Shrikant Kasat and his team. In

the evening of the day Local people of Ratanwadi village shared their views regarding their cultures.



Afterwards, Dr. Mahnedra S. Khyade delivered lecture on Biodiversity of Western Ghats along

with he shown some rare and endangered plant images growing in Kalsubai Harishchandragad

Wildlife Sanctuary. Also provided knowledge of conservation practices and economy of plants for

future generation. Dr. Mohan Waman also described regarding plants used by people for food, feed

and shelter. After dinner, campfire was arranged for interaction and sharing of ideas and views

between each other.


Early morning, after breakfast, visit of Sacred Grove were arranged for students nearby to the

Ratanwadi village named as Marutiban Sacred grove. Here, Dr. Mohan Waman and Dr. Mahendra

Khyade explained the concept of Sacred Grove and its myth. After lunch, the camp was concluded

with student’s experience.

Implication(s) of Trekking Camp

In this camp 152 students from 8 universities were participated. In the Five days of trekking camp

students learned, practiced and adopted the Expedition techniques taught to them during the event. In

such event it helps students a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities. Learning from first-

hand information through keen observation at the field is much important in making the subject

unforgettable and long-life understanding (called it as Pragmatic Learning). Such practical activity is

used for relating the concepts with actual life of the students. Thus the camp organized with the

objectives at Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary proved to be extremely helpful to the

students in understanding various aspects of trekking. Moreover, the camp would certainly help the

students to develop interest in the field of disaster management and allied fields.

Dr. Mohan Waman

Dr. Mahnedra Khyade

to impart practical training on all aspects of activities

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