Defence minister Rajnath felicitates expedition crew that summited 20 unclimbed peaks in Ladakh | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday welcomed the first ascent mountaineering expedition team, which successfully summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in just 23 days.The flag-in ceremony was held at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi, in the presence of the defence minister and other senior officials.
The flag-in ceremony was held at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi
According to the defence ministry, the expedition was carried out 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.
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Speaking with the team, Rajnath praised the climbers’ courage and determination in achieving this historic feat, calling the expedition a reflection of India’s excellence and leadership in mountaineering and adventure sports.
Rajnath praised the climbers’ courage and determination in achieving this historic feat
He described the climbers as a source of inspiration, noting that their successful ascents had set new benchmarks and would motivate young mountaineers across the country to take up adventure and exploration while bringing pride to the nation.
First-ever recorded summits of 20 unclimbed peaks in Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas in Ladakh Range.
The ministry applauded the expedition group’s planning, technical skill, endurance and teamwork, and said it highlighted the country’s high-altitude mountaineering capabilities and reinforced its standing on the global mountaineering map.
Rajnath described the climbers as a source of inspiration
This is the first-ever recorded summit of 20 unclimbed peaks in Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala, and Chokula areas in Ladakh Range,” the ministry said.
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