In a historic achievement under Mission Vande Mataram, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully scripted history as its first-ever all-women Mount Everest expedition team summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, on May 21, 2026.
The expedition team comprised Constable Kouser Fatima from Ladakh, Constable Munmun Ghosh from West Bengal, Constable Rabeka Singh from Uttarakhand, and Constable Tsering Chorol from Kargil.
The team successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,848.86 metres at around 8 AM IST, marking a major milestone in the history of the force and women-led mountaineering expeditions in India.
Celebrating the BSF Diamond Jubilee Year, the Mahila Seema Praharis carried the spirit of “Vande Mataram” to the top of the world. At extreme altitudes where oxygen levels are critically low and survival itself becomes a challenge, the team sang “Vande Mataram” in one voice, symbolising courage, patriotism, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of Nari Shakti.
The extraordinary achievement stands as a proud symbol of women empowerment, national pride, and the unwavering commitment of the BSF towards excellence, adventure, and service to the nation.
