Itanagar, April 8 Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, KT Parnaik, stated that the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) has the potential to achieve greater national and international recognition.
During his visit to the campus in Dirang in the West Kameng district on Tuesday, he urged the institute to work towards firmly establishing the state on the global mountaineering map.
The governor emphasized that the institute should aspire to achieve a larger stature by opening its doors to mountaineering enthusiasts from across the country and exploring the possibility of allowing international mountaineers to participate in expeditions, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
Expressing pride in the state's growing mountaineering legacy, Parnaik observed that Arunachal Pradesh has already produced 16 Mount Everest summiteers.
He encouraged the institute to build upon this achievement and continue nurturing the spirit of adventure and excellence among aspiring climbers.
