India, June 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition Team was warmly received at DGNCC Camp, New Delhi on June 05, 2025 after successfully summiting the world's highest peak on May 18, 2025. The team of ten cadets comprising five boys and five girls, with an average age of just 19 displayed exemplary courage, resilience and teamwork, achieving a 100% summit success rate despite harsh weather and difficult terrain. The achievement marks the third successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest, following earlier triumphs in 2013 and 2016.
All ten cadets were novice climbers who underwent rigorous selection and training, including a preparatory ascent of Mt. Abi Gamin ...