Arunachal Governor congratulates Everester Kabak Yano, commends NIMAS

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik has congratulated Kabak Yano for scaling Mount Everest, the world highest peak.

"This is a proud moment for the people of Arunachal Pradesh," the Governor said in a statement here on Wednesday.

The Governor stated that Yano's conquest of Mount Everest demonstrates that the daughters of the state are resilient, courageous, adventurous, enterprising and talented.

He added that her accomplishment would inspire other young people in the state to excel in their chosen fields. Parnaik also commended the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) at Dirang in West Kameng district of the state for Yano's accomplishment, noting that she completed her advanced mountaineering training at the institute.

He said the institute has successfully fulfilled its mission of identifying talented youth and helping them reach the pinnacle of mountaineering.

Currently pursuing her studies at Rashtriya Raksha University's Pasighat campus in East Siang district, Yano has successfully completed the Basic Mountaineering Course from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling, as well as the advanced mountaineering course and the search & rescue course from the NIMAS.

Yano along with six other mountaineers from a Nepal based trekking and mountaineering agency summited Mt. Everest on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Kabak Yano for her feat.

The Chief Minister in his post on his X said: "Congratulations to Kabak Yano from Kamle district for her incredible achievement of summiting Mt Everest !"

"Her journey from Arunachal Pradesh to the world's highest peak is a testament to her dedication and perseverance. From completing rigorous mountaineering courses to her success in scaling Mt UT Kangri and nearly conquering Mt Nun, Yano's accomplishment is truly inspiring. Best wishes for your future endeavors, Yano! Keep inspiring us all," Khandu said.

The other four women mountaineers from Arunachal Pradesh who have already achieved the feat are Tine Mena, Anshu Jamsenpa, Muri Linngi and Tashi Yangjom. 

Also Read: Arunachal: Kabak Yano Becomes First Woman From Nyishi Community to Summit Mount Everest (sentinelassam.com)

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