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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
CISF sub-inspector scales Everest, first by an officer of the force
NEW DELHI: Sub-inspector Geeta Samota has become the first CISF personnel to scale Mt Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,849 metres. The feat is a culmination of her "seven summits" dream that took wing in 2019 with her becoming the first woman from a central armed police force to climb Mount Satopanth in Uttarakhand. Having trained at ITBP's mountaineering training institute in Auli, Geeta went on to scale Mount Lobuche in Nepal the same year. Even Covid could not break her streak, as she went on to climb four more peaks over a span of six months and 27 days between 2021 and early 2022. These included Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 mtrs) in Australia, Mount Elbrus ((5,642 mtrs) in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 mtrs) in Tanzania, and Mount Aconcagua (6,961 mtrs) in Argentina.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
CISF sub-inspector Geeta Samota becomes first from force to scale Mt Everest
NEW DELHI: CISF sub-inspector Geeta Samota has become the first CISF personnel to scale Mt Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,849 metres. The feat is a culmination of her 'seven summits' dream that took wing in 2019 with her becoming the first woman from a central armed police force (CAPF) to climb Mount Satopanth in Uttarakhand. Having trained at the ITBP's mountaineering training institute in Auli, Geeta went on to scale Mount Lobuche in Nepal the same year. Even COVID pandemic could not break her streak, as she went on to climb four more peaks over a span of six months and 27 days between 2021 and early 2022. These included Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 mtrs) in Australia, Mount Elbrus ((5,642 mtrs) in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 mtrs) in Tanzania, andMonday, Geeta achieved the most ambitious challenge of her mountaineering career, as she stood on Everest peak, the 'roof of the world'. — CISFHQrs (@CISFHQrs) Geeta comes from a modest background, having grown up with four sisters in Chak village of Sikar district, Rajasthan. Growing up, she would hear tales of boys' accomplishments but noticed a void in stories celebrating girls' achievements, an observation that ignited a quiet determination within her to make her mark. A promising hockey player in college, she had to step away due to an injury and joined the CISF in 2011. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: Over-40s are snapping up the new indestructible military smartwatch Indestructible Smartwatch Undo At CISF, Geeta noticed that mountaineering was a less-trodden path; CISF did not even have a dedicated mountaineering team at the time. She astutely recognized this as an opportunity and became the only female participant in the 2015 mountaineering course batch at the ITBP training institute in Auli. Geeta has earlier been conferred with the International Women's Day award in 2023 by the Delhi Commission for Women and the 'Giving Wings to Dreams Award 2023' by the ministry of civil aviation. The CISF has been a steadfast supporter of her mountaineering endeavors, sending her on expeditions and granting her financial backing. On Tuesday, CISF DG congratulated SI Geeta, with the force describing her as a beacon of inspiration for the youth of India and source of immense pride for the entire CAPF fraterinty. CISF now plans to send a full mountaineering team to scale Mt Everest in 2026.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Geeta Samota Becomes 1st Paramilitary Force CISF Personnel To Climb Mount Everest
New Delhi: Sub Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first CISF personnel to conquer the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest, in the 56-year-long history of the force, a spokesperson said Tuesday. She summited the 8,849 m tall mountain on Monday. "Geeta stood on the 'roof of the world', a triumphant moment symbolising not just a personal victory, but the incredible resilience and strength fostered within the CISF and the Indian nation," the spokesperson said in a statement. The 35-year-old Sub Inspector joined the paramilitary force in 2011 and is currently posted at the Udaipur airport unit of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). "CISF की नारी शक्ति की ऐसी मिसाल, जिसने छू लिया आसमान और बना दी नई पहचान।" DG #CISF and all ranks congratulate L/SI Geeta Samota of CISF Unit, Udaipur Airport, on successfully scaling Mount Everest (8,848 m), the highest peak in the world. She has not only brought immense pride… — CISF (@CISFHQrs) May 20, 2025 The mountaineer hails from the Chak village in Rajasthan's Sikar district and had initially started as a hockey player in her local college. Her upbringing was traditional in a house that had five daughters, including her. An injury led her to move away from hockey, and upon joining the force, she found CISF did not have a mountaineering team then, and she saw a sporting and adventure opportunity here, the spokesperson said. Ms Samota went on to undertake specialised training in mountaineering and in 2019 she became the first woman from any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to scale Mount Satopanth (7,075 meters) in Uttarakhand and Mount Lobuche (6,119 meters) in Nepal, he said. In early 2021, the CAPF contingent for a Mount Everest expedition, of which Geeta was part, was unfortunately called off due to technical reasons. She then set an ambitious goal-- the "Seven Summits" challenge, which involves climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Between 2021-2022, she summited four of these formidable peaks: Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m) in Australia, Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in Tanzania and Mount Aconcagua (6,961 m) in Argentina. The CISF official achieved this feat in a "remarkable" span of just six months and 27 days, making her the fastest Indian woman to do so, he said. Ms Samota, the spokesperson said, also became the first and fastest woman to climb five peaks in Ladakh's Rupshu region in just three days, including three peaks over 6,000 m and two over 5,000 m. "The CISF director general and force members have extended their profound congratulations to Samota. Her extraordinary journey and successful summit, shine as a beacon of inspiration for the youth of India and stand as a moment of immense pride for the entire CAPFs fraternity," he said. The about 2 lakh personnel strength force guards vital installations in the government and private domain including airports, nuclear power centres and historical monuments.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Geeta Samota becomes first CISF personnel to conquer Mt Everest
Sub Inspector Geeta Samota made history as the first CISF personnel to conquer Mount Everest. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the 56-year-old force. Samota's journey from a hockey player to a mountaineer, scaling multiple peaks including four of the Seven Summits in record time, inspires the nation and the CAPF fraternity. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Sub Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first CISF personnel to conquer the world's tallest peak Mount Everest in the 56-year-long history of the force, a spokesperson said Tuesday. She summited the 8,849 m tall mountain on Monday."Geeta stood on the 'roof of the world', a triumphant moment symbolising not just a personal victory, but the incredible resilience and strength fostered within the CISF and the Indian nation," the spokesperson said in a 35-year-old subordinate officer joined the paramilitary force in 2011 and is currently posted at the Udaipur airport unit of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).The mountaineer hails from the Chak village in Rajasthan's Sikar district and had initially started as hockey player in her local college. Her upbringing was traditional in a house that had five daughters including injury led her to move away from hockey and upon joining the force she found CISF did not had a mountaineering team then and she saw an sporting and adventure opportunity here, the spokesperson went on to undertake specialised training in mountaineering and in 2019 she became the first woman from any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to scale Mount Satopanth (7,075 meters) in Uttarakhand and Mount Lobuche (6,119 meters) in Nepal, he early 2021, the CAPF contingent for a Mount Everest expedition of which Geeta was part, was unfortunately called off due to technical then set an ambitious goal-- the "Seven Summits" challenge, which involves climbing the highest peak on each of the seven 2021-2022, she summited four of these formidable peaks: Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m) in Australia, Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in Tanzania and Mount Aconcagua (6,961 m) in CISF official achieved this feat in a "remarkable" span of just six months and 27 days, making her the fastest Indian woman to do so, he the spokesperson said, also became the first and fastest woman to climb five peaks in Ladakh's Rupshu region in just three days, including three peaks over 6,000 m and two over 5,000 m."The CISF director general and force members have extended their profound congratulations to Samota. Her extraordinary journey and successful summit, shine as a beacon of inspiration for the youth of India and stand as a moment of immense pride for the entire CAPFs fraternity," he about 2 lakh personnel strength force guards vital installations in the government and private domain including airports, nuclear power centres and historical monuments.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Geeta Samota becomes first CISF personnel to conquer Mt Everest
New Delhi, Sub Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first CISF personnel to conquer the world's tallest peak Mount Everest in the 56-year-long history of the force, a spokesperson said Tuesday. She summited the 8,849 m tall mountain on Monday. "Geeta stood on the 'roof of the world', a triumphant moment symbolising not just a personal victory, but the incredible resilience and strength fostered within the CISF and the Indian nation," the spokesperson said in a statement. The 35-year-old subordinate officer joined the paramilitary force in 2011 and is currently posted at the Udaipur airport unit of the Central Industrial Security Force . The mountaineer hails from the Chak village in Rajasthan's Sikar district and had initially started as hockey player in her local college. Her upbringing was traditional in a house that had five daughters including her. An injury led her to move away from hockey and upon joining the force she found CISF did not had a mountaineering team then and she saw an sporting and adventure opportunity here, the spokesperson said. Samota went on to undertake specialised training in mountaineering and in 2019 she became the first woman from any Central Armed Police Force to scale Mount Satopanth in Uttarakhand and Mount Lobuche in Nepal, he said. In early 2021, the CF contingent for a Mount Everest expedition of which Geeta was part, was unfortunately called off due to technical reasons. She then set an ambitious goal the "Seven Summits" challenge, which involves climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Between 2021-2022, she summited four of these formidable peaks: Mount Kosciuszko in Australia, Mount Elbrus in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. The CISF official achieved this feat in a "remarkable" span of just six months and 27 days, making her the fastest Indian woman to do so, he said. Samota, the spokesperson said, also became the first and fastest woman to climb five peaks in Ladakh's Rupshu region in just three days, including three peaks over 6,000 m and two over 5,000 m. "The CISF director general and force members have extended their profound congratulations to Samota. Her extraordinary journey and successful summit, shine as a beacon of inspiration for the youth of India and stand as a moment of immense pride for the entire CFs fraternity," he said. The about 2 lakh personnel strength force guards vital installations in the government and private domain including airports, nuclear power centres and historical monuments.
