The peak is located in the Ladakh
region at an altitude of 6,250m/20,505ft, and this is the 87th NCC
Cadets mountaineering expedition since 1970.
The team
comprises five Officers, 17 Permanent Instructors and 24 Cadets (12 Boys &
12 Girls) from various NCC directorates. The team will attempt to scale Mt Kang
Yatse-II by the end of June 2024.
The DG NCC
wished success to the team and highlighted the pivotal role of the NCC in youth development
& the opportunities provided to the cadets to engage in diverse
adventure activities. He encouraged the
cadets to face the expedition's challenges with composure, courage,
professionalism and an indomitable spirit.