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Sikkim CM launches NDRF team’s ascent of 7,462‑metre Mt Jongsong
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 12:03 AM
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Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Tamang officially flagged off a National Disaster Response Force mountaineering team bound for the 7,462‑metre peak of Mt Jongsong in the Himalayas.
Gangtok – The Chief Minister of Sikkim, P.S. Tamang, presided over a flag‑off ceremony today, sending a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) mountaineering squad on an expedition to scale Mt Jongsong, which rises to 7,462 metres. The event was attended by senior NDRF officials and local dignitaries, who highlighted the strategic and training value of the climb.
Mt Jongsong, located on the eastern fringe of the Himalayas near the Sikkim‑Tibet border, is one of the region’s most challenging peaks. Its steep ice walls and unpredictable weather make it a rigorous test for any climbing team, especially one drawn from a disaster‑response unit.
The NDRF team’s deployment aims to enhance high‑altitude rescue capabilities and to gather operational experience in extreme terrain. Officials said the expedition will also serve as a platform for joint training with other mountain‑rescue agencies.
The squad is expected to spend several weeks acclimatizing and establishing base camps before attempting the summit. Organisers have cautioned that weather windows are narrow and that safety remains the top priority throughout the climb.
Mt Jongsong, located on the eastern fringe of the Himalayas near the Sikkim‑Tibet border, is one of the region’s most challenging peaks. Its steep ice walls and unpredictable weather make it a rigorous test for any climbing team, especially one drawn from a disaster‑response unit.
The NDRF team’s deployment aims to enhance high‑altitude rescue capabilities and to gather operational experience in extreme terrain. Officials said the expedition will also serve as a platform for joint training with other mountain‑rescue agencies.
The squad is expected to spend several weeks acclimatizing and establishing base camps before attempting the summit. Organisers have cautioned that weather windows are narrow and that safety remains the top priority throughout the climb.