New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Home Secretary Govind Mohan today flagged-in an all-women mountaineering expedition to Mount Nun at the ITBP headquarters here.
Govind Mohan honoured the women mountaineers with cash awards and lauding their grit and indomitable spirit, an official statement said.
He said ITBP has consistently remained at the forefront of mountaineering and reiterated the Ministry of Home Affairs' commitment to promoting such expeditions and sports activities.
In his address, Director General, ITBP, Rahul Rasgotra highlighted the remarkable feat in which 14 women mountaineers of ITBP, led by Assistant Commandant Bhanita, successfully summited Mount Nun (Ladakh, 7,135 meters) on August 14.
This historic achievement not only adds a ...