Indian defence minister flags in a mountaineering expedition that successfully summited 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in just 23 days.
On September 25, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition that scripted history by summiting 20 unclimbed peaks in Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala and Chokula areas of Ladakh Range. The expedition was undertaken by a team of 20 climbers from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Interacting with the expedition team, Shri Rajnath Singh commended their courage and determination 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 as a source of inspiration, Shri Rajnath Singh added that the successful ascents set new benchmarks and would encourage young mountaineers across the country to pursue adventure & exploration and make the nation proud.
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