Raksha Mantri flags in First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition at Kartavya Bhavan; 20-member NIMAS team led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal completes first-ever recorded summits in Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of Ladakh Range; Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh among senior officials present
New Delhi, Sep 25 (BuzzBytes): Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Friday flagged in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition that scripted history by summiting 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 metres in Ladakh in just 23 days. This is the first-ever recorded summit of 20 unclimbed peaks in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range. The expedition was undertaken by a team of 20 highly skilled climbers from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Interacting with the expedition team, the Raksha Mantri commended the courage and determination of the climbers in accomplishing the historic feat. He described the expedition as a demonstration of India’s mountaineering excellence and leadership in adventure sports.
Terming the climbers a source of inspiration, Rajnath Singh added that the successful ascents set new benchmarks and would encourage young mountaineers across the country to pursue adventure and exploration and make the nation proud.
The expedition showcased exceptional planning, technical expertise, endurance and teamwork. It reflected the nation’s capabilities in high-altitude mountaineering, strengthening its presence on the global mountaineering map. It was organised to promote the spirit of adventure and exploration in the high-altitude frontiers and inspire future generations of mountaineers.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials of the Ministry of Defence were also present during the flag-in ceremony at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi, in accordance with the Ministry’s programme for the day—(BuzzBytes)
