Raksha Mantri Flags Off Joint Mount Aconcagua Expedition

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi. Standing at 6,961 metres, Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the tallest mountain outside Asia. The expedition is being jointly undertaken by teams from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam.

Addressing the participants, the Raksha Mantri extended his best wishes and praised the spirit of adventure and discipline demonstrated by the climbers. He emphasized that scaling such a formidable peak is not only a test of physical endurance but also a measure of leadership, teamwork, and mental resilience. He noted that such expeditions enhance India’s mountaineering excellence and inspire youth to pursue challenging goals. The mission reflects coordination between premier training institutes and showcases India’s growing presence in global adventure sports.