Shillong, Jube 16: Meghalaya girl Doelyn Kharbhih has done us all proud by scaling the world’s highest peak Mt Everest. An ex NCC cadet hailing from Ri-bhoi district of Meghalaya created history on 22 May 16 when she reached the summit as part of a 25 member expedition team who were flagged off on 9 March 16 by DG NCC and flagged in on 09 Jun 16 by Chief Of Army Staff .
When asked about her experience, she said “The experience was unbelievable, the climate was cold & harsh but my training as part of NCC and what I learnt during the earlier mountaineering expeditions really helped me to keep going”. She was also thankful for such opportunities being provided by NCC & advised the young students to be part of it which will certainly help in their overall growth. She has been part of following expeditions:
Rudugaira Peak, Srikanta Peak in 2007, Rudugaira Peak 2009, Mt Bhagirathi 2013, Mt Deo Tibba, Mt Trishul 2015, and Glacier Training Siachen Battle School 2016
Miss Doelyn Kharbhih an ex NCC cadet of 61 Meghalaya Girls Bn NCC of Shillong Gp was felicitated by Brig V K Tiwari ,DDG NER Dte at a colorful ceremony on 16 Jun 16 attended by the young & enthusiastic NCC cadets of Meghalaya.
