Chhattisgarh’s Ankita Gupta hoisted the Indian flag by climbing Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus, on Independence Day (August 15).
Mountaineer Ankita Gupta, a resident of Kawardha, is a Constable in Kabirdham district. She was extended Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance by the Chhattisgarh government for the expedition.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on August 3 handed over the national flag to her before she left for the expedition. She hoisted the flag on the mountain top.
Baghel and Forest Minister Mohammed Akbar congratulated Ankita on her achievement.
According to Ankita, Mount Elbrus (West) is the highest mountain in the European continent located 5,642 metres or 18,510 feet above sea level. She said the Indian flag was hoisted at 5:43 am on August 15.
On August 16, a second national flag was hoisted on the 5,621 meters high Mount Elbrus (East) peak of the mountain at 4:23 am, she said.