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IN PHOTOS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with victorious NCC team
Updated On: 22 June, 2025 09:15 PM IST | Divya Nair
On Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team in New Delhi, following their successful ascent of Mount Everest on May 18. (Pics/PTI/X)
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On Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team in New Delhi, following their successful ascent of Mount Everest on May 18. (Pics/PTI/X)
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The Union Minister praised the team for their courage and discipline and highlighted the NCC`s crucial role in fostering national pride among the youth
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Singh also congratulated their families and commended NCC for enabling this expedition
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He highlighted that the expedition tested the discipline and patience of the NCC cadets and expressed confidence that they will face future life challenges also with courage and triumph
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This accomplishment marks the NCC`s third successful Everest expedition, building on similar achievements in 2013 and 2016. The team consisted of five boys and five girls—with an average age of just 19 years. Many of the cadets were novice climbers
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Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, also honoured the NCC cadets who successfully summited Mount Everest
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