1. Uday Kumar, with 91% physical disability, achieved a remarkable ascent of Mount Rhenock in West Sikkim.
2. The expedition was led by Group Captain Jai Kishan, emphasizing empowerment initiatives for individuals with disabilities.
3. Uday’s feat underscores the triumph of determination and resilience over physical limitations.
Gangtok, April 04: 35-year-old Uday Kumar, with a 91 per cent physical disability owing to an above-the-knee amputation, has etched his name in the annals of history through his awe-inspiring ascent of Mount Rhenock, standing tall at 16,500 feet in the picturesque Kanchenjunga National Park in West Sikkim.
Spearheaded and conceptualised by Principal of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Group Captain Jai Kishan, the expedition was a manifestation of the visionary initiatives ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ and ‘Divyangjan,’ focusing on empowering individuals with disabilities.
On March 5 this year, Kumar embarked on a journey that defied the odds stacked against him. Scaling treacherous slopes and facing unpredictable weather conditions, he persevered, inching closer to his goal with each step.
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The expedition culminated on March 18 in a historic moment as Kumar became the first amputee to unfurl the largest Indian flag, measuring a staggering 780 square feet, atop the majestic Mount Rhenock.
The path to success was fraught with challenges that tested Kumar’s resolve to the core.
Trekking nearly 100 kilometres through uphill and downhill slopes adorned with boulders, moraines, loose rocks, snow and hard ice, he faced the harsh realities of nature head-on.
The ascent to the base camp of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute at 14,600 feet presented its own set of obstacles, with unforgiving weather conditions adding to the already formidable task.
Moreover, it was the daunting 75-degree angle peak of Mount Rhenock that proved to be the ultimate test of Kumar’s strength and determination.
Yet, with unwavering courage and sheer willpower, he conquered the peak, unfurling the flag as a symbol of his triumph over adversity.
