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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh honored 10 NCC cadets who conquered Mt Everest, showcasing India’s youth spirit. The expedition, launched in April, saw all cadets reach the summit. Meanwhile, Singh also extended wishes to Group Captain Shukla for the Axiom-4 space mission. This mission marks a milestone in India’s space collaboration with NASA.

Key Points: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Honors NCC Everest Climbers

  • 10 NCC cadets achieved 100% summit success on Everest
  • Expedition flagged off by Raksha Mantri in April 2025
  • Air Chief Marshal also wished Group Captain Shukla ahead of Axiom-4 mission
  • Marks India’s growing space collaboration with NASA
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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh felicitates NCC cadets who scaled Mt Everest

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh felicitates 10 NCC cadets who summited Mt Everest, celebrating their historic achievement and India’s adventurous spirit.

"The success of this expedition represents courage, resilience, and the adventurous spirit of India’s youth. – Indian Air Force"

New Delhi, June 10

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Tuesday felicitated NCC cadets who successfully summited Mt Everest as part of the NCC's third Everest Expedition.

According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), ten cadets -- five boys and five girls -- reached the summit of Mt Everest on May 18.

In a post on X, the IAF stated, "Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, met and felicitated NCC cadets who successfully summited Mt Everest on 18 May 2025, as part of NCC's third Everest Expedition. Flagged off by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on 03 April 2025, the success of this expedition represents courage, resilience, and the adventurous spirit of India's youth. Ten cadets -- five boys and five girls, all novice climbers, trained rigorously to achieve a 100% summit success rate, earning praise from Sherpas and international climbers alike."

Earlier in the day, Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh interacted via video conference with Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla, who is set to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission, an official statement from the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.

Air Chief Marshal Singh extended wishes to Group Captain Shukla, who will be India's second astronaut to go to space since 1984.

In a post on X, the IAF said, "As Group Captain Shubahanshu Shukla prepares to embark on the Axiom-4 space mission tomorrow, Chief of the Air Staff and all Air Warriors of IAF wish him and the entire crew of Axiom-4 all the best for a safe and successful trip to the International Space Station. This will add a new chapter to the Indian Space Odyssey."

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is part of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission (Ax-4), marking a historic moment for India's space collaboration with NASA.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What an incredible achievement by our NCC cadets! 🇮🇳 Scaling Everest is no joke, and to have 100% success rate with equal gender representation makes it even more special. These youngsters are making India proud on global stage. Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
So inspiring to see our girls conquering Everest alongside boys! 👏 This shows how far we've come in breaking stereotypes. The rigorous training these cadets underwent must have been grueling - salute to their determination!
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Arjun S.
While celebrating this achievement, I hope NCC invests more in mountain safety training. Many international expeditions have criticized overcrowding on Everest. We should lead by example in responsible mountaineering.
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Neha P.
Between the Everest conquest and our astronaut preparing for space mission, India's youth is reaching new heights - literally! 🚀 Makes me emotional seeing our country progress in both terrestrial and celestial frontiers.
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Vikram J.
The Sherpas praising our cadets speaks volumes! These unsung heroes of Himalayas know real mountaineering talent when they see it. Hope this expedition strengthens India-Nepal people-to-people ties too.
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Smita R.
As someone who did NCC in college, I know how transformative this program can be. These cadets will carry this Everest experience throughout their lives. More power to NCC for such initiatives! ✨

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