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Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, proudly announces that Baljeet Kaur, their sustainability champion and accomplished mountaineer, has successfully summited Mt. Everest (8,850 meters), carrying the company’s message of “Sustainable is Attainable” to the highest peak in the world.
The expedition commenced in April with a ceremonial flag-off in Mumbai by Tata Power CEO and MD, Dr. Praveer Sinha. Baljeet then underwent rigorous training in the Ladakh Zanskar Himalayan ranges, where she climbed Mt. Ut Ladakh Kangri (6,070 meters). After completing her month-long practice in India, she traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal. In the Nepalese Khumbu region, Baljeet first tackled the technically challenging Mt. Labuche East (6,119 meters) before her final ascent of Mt. Everest.
Baljeet Kaur has an impressive record in mountaineering, with numerous accolades to her name. In 2023, she was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for Excellent Performance in Mountaineering by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. She is the first Indian to climb seven peaks exceeding 8,000 meters and the first Indian woman to ascend Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, and Mount Manaslu without supplemental oxygen, demonstrating exceptional courage and resilience. This second ascent of Mt. Everest was driven by her advocacy for clean and green living.
Dr. Praveer Sinha congratulated Baljeet, stating, “We are immensely proud of Baljeet for safely and successfully taking the message of ‘Sustainable is Attainable’ to Mt. Everest. As the power sector advances to achieve a green energy transition, Baljeet’s #PowerofCourage and spirit of resilience are qualities that each individual can embody to commit to a greener future.”
Baljeet Kaur expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am happy to be the flagbearer of ‘Sustainable is Attainable’ and take the conversation of sustainable living to the top of the world. I extend my gratitude to my Tata Power family of 23,000 well-wishers for their constant support and encouragement.”
Baljeet’s remarkable achievement serves as an inspiration for all to adopt sustainable practices, which Tata Power is enabling through its green energy solutions. |
