In a historic achievement for India, two all-women mountaineering teams from the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully summited Mount Everest on May 21, 2026. The ITBP team, comprising 11 women climbers, reached the summit via the South Col Route, with the first summit at 0652 hours. The BSF team, under Mission Vande Mataram, also scripted history by conquering the world's highest peak.
ITBP's All-Women Expedition
The ITBP's first-ever all-women expedition summited Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters. The team's achievement was celebrated as a proud moment for India, with the ITBP official Twitter handle sharing the news on May 22, 2026. The climb was accomplished through the South Col Route, a challenging path that demands exceptional skill and endurance.
BSF's Mission Vande Mataram
The BSF's all-women mountaineering team also made history under Mission Vande Mataram. The team's successful summit was announced on May 21, 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the team, stating that they 'scripted golden history' by summiting Everest. He highlighted that the feat was achieved during the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the force, and the climbers sang Vande Mataram at the summit.
The achievements of both teams underscore the spirit of Nari Shakti (women power) and the invincible might of India's security forces. These expeditions have not only brought glory to the nation but also inspired countless women to pursue their dreams in mountaineering and other challenging fields.
