Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday congratulated the Border Security Force (BSF) after its first-ever all-women mountaineering expedition team successfully scaled Mount Everest, marking a historic milestone in the force’s Diamond Jubilee year.
The achievement is being widely celebrated as a landmark moment for women empowerment, adventure sports and India’s security forces, with the BSF describing the expedition as a symbol of courage, determination and patriotism.
In a post shared on X, Amit Shah praised the women mountaineers for creating history by conquering the world’s highest peak and carrying the spirit of “Vande Mataram” to the summit of Everest.
“Nari Shakti proves BSF’s invincible might. My heartiest congratulations to the all-women mountaineering team of the BSF that scripted golden history by summiting Mt. Everest. Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the force, they conquered the world’s highest peak and sang Vande Mataram to the skies, setting a rare example of grit, patriotism and dedication,” Shah stated.
According to the BSF, the women personnel reached the summit under extremely challenging weather and high-altitude conditions, where oxygen levels are critically low and survival itself becomes difficult. Despite the harsh environment, the team reportedly sang “Vande Mataram” at the peak, making the moment even more symbolic and emotional for the country.
The BSF said the expedition reflected the growing role of women in India’s armed and paramilitary forces and demonstrated the capability of women personnel to undertake some of the toughest missions in the world.
“Celebrating the BSF Diamond Jubilee Year, the Mahila Seema Praharis carried the spirit of ‘Vande Mataram’ to the top of the world. At an altitude where most people require oxygen support and even standing upright is a challenge, they sang Vande Mataram in one unwavering voice,” the force stated.
The force further described the achievement as a proud example of resilience, discipline and teamwork, adding that the successful expedition highlighted the strength of India’s “Nari Shakti” and the BSF’s continued commitment towards excellence and national service.
Mount Everest, standing at 8,848.86 metres above sea level, is considered one of the toughest and most dangerous mountaineering challenges in the world. Climbers often face extreme cold, avalanches, strong winds, oxygen shortages and unpredictable weather during the ascent.
The successful summit by the BSF women’s team has drawn praise from several quarters, with many hailing it as an inspiring achievement for young women across the country. The expedition is also being seen as a significant morale booster for women serving in defence and security organisations.
The BSF, one of India’s primary border guarding forces, has increasingly encouraged women personnel to take part in leadership roles, operational duties and adventure activities over the years. The Everest mission is now being viewed as another major step towards strengthening women’s participation and representation in uniformed services.
