ITBP All-Women Everest Summit and BSF Mission Vande Mataram
Why in the news
Two border forces recorded first-ever all-women Everest climbs at about the same time. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Security Force (BSF) each completed their own expeditions.
Key facts
| Force | Expedition | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| ITBP | First all-women international Everest expedition | 14-member team summited via the South Col Route, Nepal |
| BSF | First all-women Everest expedition | Mounted as Mission Vande Mataram |
- The ITBP team reached the top through the South Col Route in Nepal.
- Both climbs supported the “Clean Himalaya – Save Glacier” campaign.
Significance
- Marks a milestone for women in paramilitary forces and mountaineering.
- Promotes care for the environment of the Himalayan region.
Exam angle
- Forces: ITBP and BSF; route: South Col, Nepal.
- BSF operation name: Mission Vande Mataram.
- Campaign: Clean Himalaya – Save Glacier.