Defence Minister inaugurates NCC All‑India Girls High‑Altitude Long‑Distance Trek ‘Aparajita‑Parang La 2026’
Summary
- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the flag to launch the NCC’s All‑India Girls High‑Altitude Long‑Distance Trek named ‘Aparajita‑Parang La 2026’
- The trek will cover a 150‑km stretch across the Himalayan terrain, including the Parang La Pass at an altitude of about 5,500 metres
- Around 400 NCC cadet girls from all zones will participate, aiming to enhance their leadership, endurance and high‑altitude operational skills
- The exercise underscores the Ministry’s focus on women empowerment, adventure sports and preparedness for mountain warfare
- The trek is scheduled to commence in June 2026 and will conclude with a de‑briefing at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
Key Facts
- · Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
- · Trek name: Aparajita‑Parang La 2026
- · Total distance: ~150 km
- · Highest point: Parang La Pass (≈5,500 m)
- · Participants: ~400 NCC cadet girls from across India
- · Start month: June 2026
- · Objective: Leadership, endurance, high‑altitude training for girls
- · End point: Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
Why it matters
The trek integrates adventure training with gender empowerment, preparing young women for high‑altitude operations and reinforcing India’s strategic focus on mountain warfare capabilities, while showcasing the defence ministry’s commitment to inclusive development of the armed forces’ auxiliary cadres.
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