Odisha Women Conquer Mount Yunam, Inspire Adventure Spirit

An all‑women mountaineering team from Odisha has successfully scaled Mount Yunam (6,111 m) in Himachal Pradesh, marking a proud achievement for the state.

Out of 11 members, five climbers reached the summit, while six returned midway due to health concerns.

The team was felicitated by Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Seva Bhawan, who praised their courage and determination.

He emphasised that their feat would inspire more women to pursue adventure sports and bring glory to Odisha.

The expedition was coordinated by the Association for Adventure and Social Activities (AASA), represented by Vice‑President Haresh Kumar Mishra and Secretary‑mountaineer Ganesh Chandra Jena.

The Governor described the achievement as a matter of pride for the state and wished the team success in future endeavours.