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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully completed its first-ever all-women international Mount Everest expedition on May 21, 2026. The 14-member team, comprising 11 women climbers and 3 technical support members, reached the summit of Mount Everest via the South Col Route from Nepal. The expedition was flagged off from New Delhi on April 19, 2026, and also promoted environmental conservation through the Clean Himalaya—Save Glacier campaign. This achievement marked the fifth successful Everest summit by ITBP and highlighted the growing role of women in high-altitude mountaineering and national service. The expedition also aligned with the Union Home Ministry’s vision of dedicated ITBP Everest missions.