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Arunachal CM inaugurates Aqua Excellence Center at Tippi

Itanagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the Aqua Excellence Center of the Dirang-based National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) at Tippi near Bhalukpong in West Kameng district.
NIMAS, under the Defence Ministry, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class training in all three verticles (Land, Aero and Aqua) of adventure and presently imparts adventure course certification in mountaineering, mountain terrain biking, white water rafting, scuba diving, paramotor and paragliding.
With a focus on holistic development and excellence, NIMAS aims to cultivate skilled, resilient, and environmentally conscious adventurers.
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