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BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 26, 2023
Tata Steel Foundation celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of its employees who recently conquered the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
On returning from the expedition, the mountaineers — Satyabrata Das and Nakmani Nilima Hembrom — were felicitated for their incredible accomplishment by Odisha Skill Development Minister Pritiranjan Gharai, at his residence here on Monday in the presence of Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) Head-CSR Odisha Ambika Prasad Nanda, Unit Head of Kalinganagar Tata Steel Foundation Allen Kim Joseph and other senior officials of TSF.
Nakmani Nilima and Satyabrata scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, an imposing mountain in Tanzania, Africa that soars to an impressive height of 5,895 metres (19,340 feet).
While, Satyabrata Das working as Dairy Development Coordinator, TSF belongs to Kumbhir Gadia in the Danagadi Block of Jajpur district, Nakmani Nilima Hembrom working as Manager, TSF belongs to Rourkela.
Extending his heartfelt congratulations to the mountaineers, Minister Gharai said, “I am confident that in the days to come, Satyabrata and Nilima will scale Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and bring great pride to Odisha.”
Reflecting on his journey, Satyabrata Das said, “Mountaineering is my passion. Over the past 12 years, I’ve conquered a remarkable series of peaks including Renock Peak (17,000 ft), Stok Kangri (20,187 ft), Johnny Peak (18,000 ft), Mount Satopanth (23,212 ft), Kabru Dome Base (21,000 ft), and Mount Kanamo (19,600 ft). In 2024, I am aiming at conquering Mount Everest.”
Sharing her experience, Nakmani Nilima Hembrom said, “This is the greatest accomplishment of my life. Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to the sport of mountaineering. My next goals are to conquer Stok Kangri, the highest mountain in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, standing at 6,153 meters (20,187 feet), and to scale Mountain Aconcagua in South America.”
Tata Steel Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to Nakmani Nilima Hembrom and Satyabrata Das for their extraordinary achievements, setting a shining example of determination, resilience, and passion.
Tata Steel Foundation has played a pivotal role in promoting mountaineering in the Jajpur district of Odisha. Since 2009, over 800 young individuals have taken up mountaineering through various courses. This effort has led to the formation of ‘Kalinganagar Mountaineering Group’, with 12 dedicated climbers organising expeditions in the region. The foundation focuses on holistic development of the mountaineers, including skills like risk assessment, communication, and leadership. Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) has organised numerous successful expeditions, fostering a culture of adventure and fitness among the youth in the region.
