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“This is a venture which is first of its kind in
the Indian Himalaya with a sole motive to protect the porters with
free accommodation and first aid facilities. This is a long
cherished project of Anindya, a Himalayan climber of decent ability.
His incessant strutting around the shelter premises indicates a man
who has just hit the bull’s eye after several attempts. Rabin
Banerjee (54), having enormous experience in Himalayan travel and
porter related issues and management for more than three decades, is
in charge of the centre in Bhujbas. The centre is equipped with tent
accommodation of around 15 porters with proper high altitude
sleeping materials for a night. Looking around, I have a gut feeling
that the project is bound to last. The initial response to this
project is quite encouraging. However, after a week’s minute
observation, I feel that the porters who are hard put to manage food
in the vicinity should be provided at least with a meal for their
night stay. And hence, an additional fund for the purpose need be
procured and source found.”
Banabhushan Nayak
19 September, 2007 |
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