J&K | A 25-member tri-service team consisting of only women during a motorcycle expedition from Delhi to Ladakh’s Dras to mark 24 years of India’s victory in the Kargil war, in Jammu.

*All Women Tri-Services Motorcycle Rally given a heroic Welcome at Jammu

Jammu: The Tri-Services All Women Motorcycle Rally reached Jammu on 20th Jul 23 which was flagged off by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande from National War Memorial, Delhi on 18th Jul 2023. The Tri-Services All Women Motorcycle rally was given a heartwarming welcome by students of St Mary’s Presentation Convent School. The team members interacted with the students and motivated them to join the Armed Forces. An inspirational speech was also delivered by Dr Deepali Adhau about tales of Kargil War including heroics of Gallantry awardees Capt Vikram Batra and her Husband Col Rajesh Adhau. Dr Deepali also highlighted the indomitable spirit of Indian women and the heights which they are capable of achieving with their sheer resolve and willpower. The school children were spellbound by her speech and the program ended with a beautiful cultural program by students of St Mary’s Presentation Convent School. The 25-member strong tri-services team includes two Veer Naris, one of whom is a serving officer, 10 serving Indian Army Women officers, one woman officer each from Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, three women soldiers of Indian Army and eight Armed Forces spouses. The team will celebrate the decisive victory of the Armed Forces in the Kargil War and pay tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. The Rally will cover a total distance of approximately 1000 kilometres, wherein they have traversed through the arduous tracks in the plains of Haryana, Punjab before reaching Jammu. The rally will now move through the high mountain passes of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to reach Kargil War Memorial in Dras on 25 July 23. During the Rally, the team is interacting with NCC Cadets, students from various schools/colleges, Veterans and Veer Naris. For this Rally, the Indian Army has partnered with TVS Motor Company and the participants will be riding on TVS Ronin motorcycles.