Port Blair, May 21: A 12 days Cycling cum Trekking expedition was flagged off by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command today. The expedition is being conducted by 15 ASSAM Regiment under the aegis of 108 Mountain Brigade and will cover all the major islands in Andaman & Nicobar. The expedition will cover a distance of 980 Kms and is being lead by Colonel Devashis Nayak, Commanding Officer 15 Assam Regiment along with seven Officers, six Junior Commissioned Officers & 15 Other Ranks of Army, Navy & Air Force. The aim of the expedition is to enhance jointness, bonhomie amongst services and to spread awareness amongst Islanders about Swachh Bharat Initiative.