Kritika Sharma, a young girl from a remote village Ghattadhar of Sirmaur district, has achieved a commendable feat scaling world’s highest peak, Mount Everest.
Nineteen years old girl , a NCC cadet of Shri Guru Gobind Singh college, Poanta Sahib, was youngest, and perhaps a youngest climber of a Mount Everest Expedition team.
Kritika was a part a young Indian team of NCC cadets, four officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers, one Girl Cadet Instructor and 10 Non-Commissioned Officers, which climbed the summit, braving extreme chilly winds, freezing climate and odds.
Her inclusion in the elite mountaineering expedition came after rigorous written tests, interviews and strenuous physical trials, where she emerged as the youngest among a team comprising 10 NCC cadets,. The expedition was flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from New Delhi on April 3.
Kriitikas’ determination and physical strength was so strong which even Sherpas accompanying the team appreciated and a display of rare courage and commitment earned her a widespread admiration.
Her achievement is more commendable as she came from a humble background and a remote, where climbing mountains was unheard. But her achievement has made them proud of her achievement. Her parents and relatives are ecstatic about Kritika’s rare feat.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended his felicitations to the youngest Everester, Kritika Sharma hailing from Sirmaur district for conquering the World’s highest peak just at the age of 17, thus bringing laurels to the State and the country.
The CM said, “Her feat has set an example for the other youngsters of the State and she has become a source of inspiration for those interested in adventure sports.”
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Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri congratulated Kritika Sharma, for successfully scaling Mount Everest, at the age of seventeen.
Agnihotri stated, “This achievement was a matter of immense pride not only for India but the entire State as well, her achievement is symbol of hard work and indomitable courage, which will continue to inspire generations to come.”
