Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday flagged in a mountaineering expedition after a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, made the first recorded ascents of 20 previously unclimbed peaks in Ladakh in just 23 days.
The peaks, all above 6,000 metres, are located in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
The team of 20 highly skilled climbers from NIMAS was led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Describing the climbers as a source of inspiration for the youth, Singh said their successful ascents had set new benchmarks and would encourage young mountaineers across the country to pursue adventure and exploration while bringing pride to the nation.
According to the defence ministry, 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,” the ministry said.
“It was organised to promote the spirit of adventure and exploration in high-altitude frontiers and inspire future generations of mountaineers,’ it added.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior ministry officials were also present during the flag-in ceremony
-(PIB inputs)
