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Jai Bharat
Indian Army 3,236 KM 31 Stations
Overview

Expedition 'Jai Bharat' is a Trans-India Hot Air Ballooning Expedition conducted by the Indian Army, dedicated to the jawans who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation and in the spirit of national integration.

Flag-Off Ceremony

The expedition was flagged off by Major General Sharad Kapur, General Officer Commanding, "Tiger Division", in an impressive ceremony at Zorawar Stadium, Jammu, attended by school children, ex-servicemen, soldiers and their families.

The Expedition

A joint team of JAK RIF RC and Three EME Centre, Bhopal flew two hot air balloons from Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari, covering 3,236 km across the length of India, touching 31 stations with aero shows conducted at each stop.

Purpose

Dedicated to the jawans who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation and conducted in the spirit of national integration — connecting communities across the entire length of India.

Key Highlights
3,236
Kilometres
31
Stations
2
Balloons
J&K → KK
Route
Participating Units
JAK RIF RC — Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regimental Centre
Three EME Centre, Bhopal — Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers
Attendees at Flag-Off
School children Ex-servicemen Soldiers & families
Expedition Details
Expedition
Jai Bharat
Type
Trans-India Hot Air Ballooning
Conducted By
Indian Army
Joint Team
JAK RIF RC & 3 EME Centre, Bhopal
Flagged Off By
Maj Gen Sharad Kapur, GOC "Tiger Division"
Flag-Off Location
Zorawar Stadium, Jammu
Start
Jammu & Kashmir
End
Kanyakumari
Total Distance
3,236 km
Stations
31
Balloons
2
Events at Stops
Aero shows
Dedication

Dedicated to the brave jawans of the Indian Army who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Conducted in the spirit of national integration — connecting communities and celebrating the unity of India across its vast geography, from the mountains of Jammu & Kashmir in the north to the tip of Kanyakumari in the south.

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