Chinar Boat Race 2024: Celebrating Culture and Conservation in Jammu and Kashmir
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chinar Boat Race 2024 |
| Organizers | Indian Army, White Globe NGO, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) |
| Location | Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Participants | 60 boats |
| Prizes | 1st Prize: Rs 10,000 + Trophy, 2nd Prize: Rs 7,500, 3rd Prize: Rs 5,000, Consolation Prizes: Top 20 participants |
| Purpose | Celebrate Kashmir's culture, promote protection of water bodies, foster community bonding |
| Army's Role | Strengthen ties with locals, inspire youth, and enable effective disaster response |
| Dal Lake | Located in Srinagar, J&K; 18 sq km area; integral to tourism, fishing, and water harvesting |
| Floating Gardens | Known as "Raad"; bloom with lotus flowers in July-August |
| Chinar Tree | Symbol of Kashmir; native to Western Himalayas; used for medicinal, furniture, and dye purposes |