Sirmaur NCC cadet selected for Everest expedition
Nahan, August 23
A wave of pride and joy has swept through the hilly terrains of Sirmaur, particularly in the remote village of Gattadhar of Sangrah subdivision. Kritika Sharma, a resident of this village, has achieved an extraordinary milestone that has put her on global map. The young and dynamic Kritika has been selected to embark on the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest.
Kritika, a second-year BA student at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Government College, Paonta Sahib, has made the entire region proud with this remarkable accomplishment. Out of hundreds of cadets from across the country, only 60 have been selected for this prestigious expedition. Her journey to this selection was no small feat — after excelling in rigorous trials held in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, Kritika secured her place among the final four NCC cadets chosen for the expedition. She then faced the ultimate test at the NCC headquarters in Delhi, where her determination and skill earned her a spot in the Everest team.
She is not just a mountaineer, but also an accomplished kabaddi player, having won medals at the national level.
Kritika is the only NCC girl cadet from Himachal Pradesh to be selected for the expedition, making her an inspiration for countless other students. The expedition is set to begin on September 29 and Kritika is all set to conquer the world’s highest peak.
College Principal Dr Vaibhav Kumar Shukla congratulated Kritika and her NCC in-charge, Pooja Bhati, on this significant achievement.
Kritika’s parents are overjoyed with their daughter’s success. Her father Bharat Sharma, who is an accomplished artist known for his intricate wood carvings, said, “My daughter’s hard work and leadership have brought her to the pinnacle of the world,” he said.
