Rajnath Singh felicitates NIMAS team for historic Ladakh peak summits

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the first ascent mountaineering expedition on Friday, which scripted history by summiting 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in just 23 days. This marks the first-ever recorded summiting 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 Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal. Interacting with the expedition team, Rajnath Singh 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, the defence minister 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 and strengthened its presence on the global mountaineering map. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar and other senior officials of the Ministry of Defence were also present during the flag-in ceremony.