India's Quest for Mountaineering Glory: Dual Expeditions to Everest and Kangchenjunga

The Indian Defence Ministry launches dual mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga. This initiative aims to provide instructors with first-hand experience to aid training future generations of Indian mountaineers. Highlighting India's rising prowess in adventure sports, these efforts also showcase its institutions' critical role in this domain.

On Wednesday, Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, initiated two ambitious mountaineering expeditions targeting Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga. These expeditions aim to equip instructors with valuable firsthand 'Everest experience' to advance the training of future Indian mountaineers.

The Everest expedition features seven adept climbers from prominent Indian mountaineering institutes, led by Col Anshuman Bhadauria of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. This journey, commemorating 60 years of NIM, follows the historic South Col Route, tackling the perilous Khumbu Valley.

Meanwhile, the Kangchenjunga team, managed by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal of NIMAS, embarks on April 7. This challenge marks the final climb to conquer all Indian states' highest peaks, reflecting India's ascent in global adventure sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)