Shikhar Travels (India), one of the leading adventure companies in India established in 1979, has launched Shikhar Eco Foundation (SEF) as part of Shikhar's Corporate Social Responsibility. This initiative was launched by Capt Swadesh Kumar, Founder and Chairman, Shikhar Eco Foundation.
The first initiative of Shikhar Eco Foundation was to adopt Agoda village, in district Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on the Dodital Trek trail. Shikhar Eco Foundation, supported by Forest Department, Uttarakhand government and in collaboration with Dodital Eco Vikas Samiti recently organised a two day ‘Training programme for Lodge Owners and Trekking Guides’ at Shikhar Nature Resort, Uttarkashi. This occasion was graced by Dr. I P Singh, District Forest Officer, Uttarakhand; Capt Swadesh Kumar, Chairman, Shikhar Eco Foundation and Mansingh Panwar, President, Dodital Eco Vikas Samiti. Dr. I P Singh, along with 21 participants planted trees at Shikhar Nature Resort. |