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12025-202617-08-2025RAIPURTrekking & Training Program by YHAI Raipur Unit on 17.08.2025Raipur, August 17: The Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI), Raipur Unit (Chhattisgarh State), successfully conducted an exhilarating one-day monsoon trekking and training event at the scenic Narhara Waterfall, located near Nathukona, approximately 125 km from Raipur. Braving the lush monsoon landscape, around 60 enthusiastic trekkers from Raipur, Bhilai, and Korba units participated in the jungle trek, embracing both the thrill of adventure and the serenity of nature. The expedition was led by Unit Chairman Sunil Vishnoi and Unit Secretary Ashok Jhabak, who ensured a well-organized and safe experience for all participants. Among the active trekkers were Varun, Tarak, Raju, Rahul, Dr. Nishant, Rajendra Vaishnav, Sunita Nayak, Priyam Khare, and many others who added great energy and spirit to the event. The trek not only promoted physical fitness and environmental awareness but also strengthened camaraderie among YHAI members across the state.
22024-202502-02-2025RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit had its Triennial Elections Successfully.The tri-annual (year 2025-28) elections of YHAI Raipur unit - CG State were held on 2 February 2025. Mr. Atal Singh Hanspal, was the election officer and Shri Shailesh Shukla ,vice president of Youth Hostel State Branch from Bilaspur, was nominated as an observer by State Branch. The election officer declared the result as : President - Shri B. Chandrashekhar Naidu , Chairman - Shri Sunil Vishnoi , Vice President - 1. Mr. Indrasen Agarwal 2. Mr. Rajendra Vaishnav , Treasurer Mr. Varun Mutha. After the elections, with the consent of the assembly, Mr. Ashok Jhabak was nominated as the Secretary of Raipur unit and Mr. Vimal Shrivas was nominated as the Organization Secretary.
32024-202511-01-2025RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit-CG State celebrated Swami Vivekanand Jayanti (National Youth Day) by organizing 2D1N trekking & training at Kurdar Valley near Belgahana on 11th & 12th Jan 2025.YHAI Raipur Unit-CG State celebrated Swami Vivekanand Jayanti (National Youth Day) by organizing 2D1N trekking & training at Kurdar Valley near Belgahana on 11th & 12th Jan 2025. Raipur unit successfully completed its Youth Day Celebration by Organizing 2D1N trekking at Kurdar Valley at a distance of 180KM from Raipur. The program was organized under the leadership of Unit Secretary Ashok Jhabak supported by Varun Jain and Vimal Shrivas and guided by State & Unit President Sunil Vishnoi. The program involved a trek on Kurder, Bansnala and Umaria mountain range covering a distance of 8 KM. The program was composed of Acclimatization, Healthy Veg Food, Trekking , Camp Fire, Music and Dance , Certificate Distribution ceremony and visit to Chandani fall. Ashok Jhabak, delivered a speech on the anniversary of most revered philosophers and spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda. He informed Swami ji's vision for the youth of India and the vital role young people play in shaping the future of the nation. Many new members Palak Jain, Kashvi, Anant, Mahendra Tiwari etc. also joined the camping and actively participated in the program. State Chairman and other state office bearers congratulated Ashok Jhabak ji for the successful completion of the trekking & training program
42024-202525-08-2024RAIPURYHAI Raipur unit CG State organised a two wheeler rally on the occasion of Independence Day on 25.08.2024 Sunday at 7.30 AM.YHAI Raipur unit CG State organised a two wheeler rally on the occasion of Independence Day on 25.08.2024 Sunday at 7.30 AM.The program focused on the historical, mythological and ancient temples and their importance. Unit members also conducted Clean Drive program giving awareness of environment protection and cleanliness at religious tourist places. Rally started at 7.30 AM from Municipal Corporation Garden. The places covered in route were Budheshwar Temple - Kankali Talab Temple - Mahamaya Temple - Jaitusav Math - Doodhadhari Math - Hatkeshwar Mahadev Ghat Temple - Sarona Shiv Temple - ISKCON Temple Tatibandh - Banjari Mata Temple Banjari Nagar - Hanuman Temple Gudhiyari and concluded at Jain Dada Badi temple MG Road with Breakfast to the participants The total distance was around 40KMs.The program was organised under the leadership of President Sunil Vishnoi, Chairman Shashank Moghe and Secretary Ashok Jhabak. Mahendra Pansari BCS Naidu Raju Sarda Indrasen Agrawal Rajendra Vaishnav Kishor Chhabaria Mrs Sunita Nayak Mrs Rakhi Jhabak Mrs Nidhi Sarda Ms Unnati Jhabak and other members were present in the Rally.
52024-202506-06-2024RAIPURYouth Hostels Association of India Raipur Unit - CG State , organised a cleanliness campaign on 6th June, in the Municipal Corporation Garden located in the heart of the cityYouth Hostels Association of India Raipur Unit - CG State , organised a cleanliness campaign on 6th June, in the Municipal Corporation Garden located in the heart of the city. The program was done under leadership Mr. Sunil Vishnoi, Co-Chairman of Environment Protection Committee and Mr. Ashok Jhabak, Secretary. The cleanliness campaign was started at 06.45 in the morning in which Mr. Vimal Shriwas, Mahendra Pansari, famous cyclist Indrasen Aggarwal well known as Traveler Chachu in social media, B. Chandra Shekhar Naidu, Rajendra Vaishnav, Ms. Unnati, Ms. Gungun were actively contributed. The entire garden was completely cleaned of polythene, chocolate wrappers, gutka and tobacco pouches, plastic spoons, food items etc. During cleanliness campaign, people who came for morning walk, play, exercise and do yoga were also made aware and encourage about environment protection and tree plantation. At around 08.30, after complete cleaning of the garden, about 5 bags of garbage were collected and handed over to the Municipal Corporation employees for disposal. At the conclusion of the program, it was resolved by all the members that with the arrival of monsoon, they will gather again and organize a tree plantation program.
62023-202416-02-2024RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit, CG State Honoured Cyclist Mr. Indra Sen Agarwal, a member of YHAI Raipur.Mr. Indra Sen Agarwal, YHAI member started his solo Cycle journey of about 4500 kilometers from Kanyakumari to Srinagar on 16 February 2024. The main objective of this Solo Cycle yatra is to create awareness among people about blood donation and saving life. The yatra has been named Journey from Ocean to Sky. The Solo Cycle Yatra of 4500 km is estimated to be completed in approximately 45 days. Shri Indra Sen Aggarwal has donated blood 75 times. Shri Aggarwal has so far travelled 28000 kilometres by bicycle. Last year, Shri Agarwal ji had completed the Narmada Parikrama Yatra which is about 3200 kms, which was completed in 34 days. The officials of Youth Hostel Chhattisgarh State Branch and Raipur Branch honoured Mr. Agarwal on 13th February and conveyed our best wishes. In the felicitation ceremony, the Agarwal couple was welcomed with a flower bukey by the State President Mr. Sunil Vishnoi. The Agarwal couple were welcomed with garlands by Raipur Branch Chairman Mr. Shashank Moghe, Secretary Mr. Ashok Jhabak and senior member Mr. Naidu. Shri Agarwal was given a mono printed T-shirt of Youth Hostel by Raipur Unit, which he will use during the cycle journey.
72023-202423-12-2023RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit CG State organised 3D2N Trekking and Training Program at Mailkal Hills(Dharampani) from 23rd to 25th December 2023.YHAI Raipur Unit CG State organised 3D2N Trekking and Training Program at Mailkal Hills(Dharampani) from 23rd to 25th December 2023.The team under the leadership of Unit Chairman and Secretary Shashank Moghe and Ashok Jhabak organised the program in which around 60 Participants took part. The members visited Narmada Aarti first day and also had an acclimatization program. Second day morning trekking started after breakfast and packed lunch. Between the beautiful lush green environment team had a trek of 14 KM in Maikal Hills. On third day team visited Jaleshwar Temple, Kapil Dhara, Jain Temple, Mai ki Bagia and met with the members of Korba and Raigarh Unit where they had a joint photography session. Raju Sarda, Sanjeev Gadgil, Mrs Rakhi Jhabak, Unnati, Ansh, Priyam, Soni and Sagar helped in making the program a grand success and were present along with their family members. State President Sunil Vishnoi and State Chaiman Sandeep Seth Congratulated the team for the successful program.
82023-202427-08-2023RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit CG State celebrated Founders day by organising one day trekking and training program to Hanuman Dhara on 27.08.2023 under the Slogan Platinum Jubilee Year of YHA India.Under the leadership of State President Sunil Vishnoi and Raipur Secretary Ashok Jhabak a team of around 50 members participated in the program. State Chairman Sandeep Seth physically met the team and conveyed best wishes for the trekking program. A one-day trek program was organized by the Youth Hostel Raipur unit at Hanuman Dhara Waterfall, about 125 km away. The program was started at 7.30 am from Kalibadi temple. Sun was hiding behind the clouds and cold wind was blowing in the morning. This area is a paddy-rich area, so the green paddy fields looked like beautiful green velvet sheet. Around 9.00 am we reached Dhamtari town after traveling about 80 kms. As soon as we reached Dhamtari, The State President Mr. Sunil Vishnoi, Secretary of the unit Mr. Ashok Jhabak, State Treasurer Mr. Varun Mutha, HDC member of the state branch Mr. Vimal Shrivas and all the participants were warmly welcomed with bouquets by the Patron of the local unit of Youth Hostel and member of the State Executive, Mr. Anant Dixit, President Mr. Hukum Chand Jain, Chairman Mr. Yogesh Gupta, Vice President Mr. Manish Chandrakar, Secretary Mr. Kushal Chopra, APC member of the State Mr. Ramesh Dev, APC member of the unit Mr. Dhanjay Sonkar and CPC member of the unit Ms. Parvinder Kaur Gill. All the participants of Raipur felt overwhelmed by this warm welcome and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the members of Dhamtari unit. Here everyone together enjoyed breakfast of idli, sambhar, chutney and tea. After this, our group started the journey towards waterfall with Mr. Yogesh ji and Mr. Dhananjay ji of Dhamtari unit as our guide. After traveling about 45 kilometers in an hour's journey, we left the bus and started the journey by walk in the midst of dense forests. After crossing the dense green forests and rocky paths up and down, we reached Hanuman Dhara waterfall at 12.00 noon. The fatigue of three hours disappeared as soon as we sat under the cool running water of the waterfall. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed bathing under the waterfall. After this, lunch was distributed. After enjoying the natural beauty of the place and melodious sound of waterfall for about 3.30 hours, we started our return journey. On reaching Dhamtari at 5.00 pm, once again all the office bearers of Dhamtari unit reached to meet again and hearty farewell to members of Raipur unit. Everyone together enjoyed the famous Bade and Bhajiya of Dhamtari with tea. After spending about an hour together, Mr. Vishnoi and Jhabak of Raipur unit once again thanked our energetic friends from Dhamtari unit for their warm welcome and cooperation. We started from Dhamtari at 6.00 pm, and reached Raipur at 8.00 pm. Trek was concluded with thanks to all the participants.
92023-202415-08-2023RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit CG State organized 1 day program at Mata Koushalya Mandir, Chandkhuri YHAI Raipur Unit CG State organized 1 day program at Mata Koushalya Mandir, Chandkhuri on the occasion of Independence Day on 15.08.2023. Participants visited RAM VAN GAMAN PATH and other nearby monuments. Around 30 members participated in the program. Program organizer Shri Sunil Vishnoi, Shashank Moghe, Ashok Jhabak, CPC Member Priyam Khare, Raju Sharda and other members were present in the program along with their family members.
102023-202405-06-2023RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit CG State organised a plantation program at Ekta Enclave, Baron Bazar Raipur on the occasion of World Environment Day 5th June 2023,YHAI Raipur Unit CG State , On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2023, organised a plantation program at Ekta Enclave, Baron Bazar Raipur. In which fruit trees of mango, jam, amla jackfruit, chikoo, tamarind, sitaphal etc. were planted by the unit. CG State and Unit President Mr. Sunil Vishnoi, Chairman Mr. Shashank Moghe, Vice Presidents Vimal Shriwas and Mahendra Pansari and Secretary Ashok Jhabak and Mr. Praveer Sen Sharma were present in the programme.
112022-202323-12-2022RAIPURYHAI Raipur Unit CG State organised 2D2N Trekking and Training Program at Chitrakoot Jagdalpur.Youth Hostel Association of India Raipur Unit CG State organized 3D2N Trekking & training camp at Bastar District from 23rd to 25th Dec 2022. The biggest program by YHAI CG State consisted of around 150 students and members from all over Chhattisgarh. State President Shri Sunil Vishnoi and Chairman Sandeep Seth lead the whole team. They got full support from 6 other district Shailesh Shukla, Sameer Ahmed from Bilaspur, Ashok Jhabak, Shashank Moghe from Raipur, Hukum Jain, Yogesh Gupta, Ramesh Deo from Dhamtari, Rahul Gupta, Ravindra Jaiswal from Korba , Subash Panda from Raigarh and Commander Sandeep Murarka, Vinit Agrawal, Ms. Rekha, V.S.Jha. S L Gupta, Anil Lukkad from Jagdalpur. State Chairman Sandeep Seth informed that paticipant fully enjoyed the program of YHAI which consisted of Camp fire, trekking and training at Teerathgarh , Chitrakoot, Visit to Danteshwari Temple, Raja Palace , Dalpat Sagar Lake, played game Tug of War, ATB bike ride followed by certificate distribution. Two student Tanisha Agrawal and Ansh Patel 's birthday was also celebrated at Tourism Resort by cutting a 10 pound cake. State President Sunil Vishnoi in his words told that they got a warm welcome and full support by CG Tourism resort manager Ram Tiwari and Nimesh sahu. Director of Kanger Valley National Park IFS Dhammasheel Ganveer ji also received the tourists at Tirathgarh waterfall and told important things about cleanliness and wildlife and Kanger Valley in his address. All the participants reached to their locations after the successful program.
122022-202315-08-2022RAIPURYHAI Raipur unit CG State celebrated 75th anniversary of Independence as Amrit Mahotsav by organising Heritage bike rally on 15 August 2022 YHAI Raipur unit CG State organised a Monsoon Heritage bike rally on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee Independence Day. Around 25 peoples participated in the program. Celebrating 75th anniversary of Independence as Amrit Mahotsav, a bike rally was organized from Sapre Maidan Gate on 15th August at 7:00 am. In this rally, the historical 11 lakes of Raipur were also be visited by the members. Total bike journey was about 25 kms. Mr Sunil Vishnoi, Mr Shashank Moghe and Mr Ashok Jhabak organised the program.