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{{Infobox military person | {{Infobox military person | ||
| honorific_prefix = | | honorific_prefix = | ||
| name = Ranveer Singh Jamwal | | name = Ranveer Singh Jamwal | ||
| rank = [[File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|22px]] [[Colonel]] | |||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| image = Lt_Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal-2.jpg | | image = Lt_Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal-2.jpg | ||
| caption = Jamwal | | caption = Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|12|26|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|12|26|df=y}} | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = Badhori, [[Samba district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir, India]] | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| allegiance = {{flag|India}} | | allegiance = {{flag|India}} | ||
| branch = {{army|India}} | | branch = {{army|India}} | ||
| serviceyears = 1994–present | | serviceyears = 1994–present | ||
| servicenumber = | | servicenumber = | ||
| unit = | | unit = | ||
| commands = | | commands = | ||
| battles = | | battles = | ||
| battles_label = | | battles_label = | ||
| awards = [[File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|33px]] [[Vishisht Seva Medal (BAR)]] | | awards = [[File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|33px]] [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] (BAR) | ||
[[File:Sena Medal ribbon.svg|32px]] | |||
[[Sena Medal]] | |||
| spouse = Kiran Jamwal | | spouse = Kiran Jamwal | ||
| laterwork = | | laterwork = | ||
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'''Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal''' (born 26 December 1975) is an | '''Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal''' (born 26 December 1975) is an [[Indian Army]] officer and a [[Mountaineering|mountaineer]]. He has specialisation in search and rescue missions and serves as the director of the [[National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports]] (NIMAS) in [[Dirang]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramasubramanian |first=Deepa |date=2023-09-19 |title=One Man, 28 Peaks - Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal's Incredible Climb Across India |url=https://thebridge.in/mountaineering/one-man-28-peaks-colonel-ranveer-singh-jamwals-incredible-climb-across-india-43858 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=thebridge.in |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Jamwal has participated in over 70 mountaineering expeditions and in every continent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How mountaineering expeditions play crucial role in mountain warfare training |url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/cover/2025/01/17/mountaineering-expeditions-play-a-crucial-role-in-mountain-warfare-training.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> He currently holds several achievements to his credit, including one world record, two Asian records, and four Indian records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Ritaja |date=2023-09-07 |title=On top of the World: Colonel Ranveer Jamwal clinching records with every new expedition |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2023/Sep/07/on-top-ofthe-worldcolonel-ranveer-jamwal-clinching-records-with-every-new-expedition-2612374.html#:~:text=top%20mountain%20climbers.-,He%20is%20the%20first%20from%20the%20Indian%20Army%20to%20climb,mountaineering%20as%20an%20adventure%20sport |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Early life and education == | ==Early life and education == | ||
Jamwal | Ranveer Singh Jamwal was born on 26 December 1975 in Badhori, [[Samba district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], into a military family. His father, Onkar Singh, served as a [[Havildar]] in the Indian Army.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-21 |title=Meet The Army Officer Who Climbed Mt Everest Thrice |url=https://defencedirecteducation.com/2020/07/21/meet-the-army-officer-who-climbed-mt-everest-thrice/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=DDE |language=en-US}}</ref> He completed his schooling at Army School, Ratnuchak, before qualifying the [[Army Cadet College]] (ACC) examination and joining the [[Indian Military Academy]], Dehradun, in 1998. | ||
He completed his | |||
In 2003, Jamwal completed all four skiing and mountaineering courses at the [[High Altitude Warfare School]] (HAWS), Gulmarg. He later specialised in search and rescue operations at the Swiss Mountain School, Andermatt, in 2007. | |||
Jamwal | |||
== Mountaineering achievements == | |||
Jamwal became involved in outdoor adventure activities such as trekking, white-water rafting, and cycling in 1999. After completing mountaineering and skiing courses, he was appointed as an instructor at the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in 2006. In 2007, he climbed Mount Machoi (5,658 metres), marking the beginning of his mountaineering career. | |||
=== Seven Summits === | |||
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! Continent !! Peak !! Date | ! Continent<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-25 |title=Meet Ranveer Singh Jamwal, The First Indian Army Officer Who Will Complete Seven Summits |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/meet-ranveer-singh-jamwal-the-first-indian-army-officer-who-will-complete-seven-summits-359244.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Indiatimes |language=en-IN}}</ref> !! Peak !! Date | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Africa || Mount Kilimanjaro || 23 October 2010<ref name="auto3"/> | | Africa || Mount Kilimanjaro || 23 October 2010<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |date=11 January 2019 |title=J&K officer first in Army to scale seven summits |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/nation/j-k-officer-first-in-army-to-scale-seven-summits-711617 |via=The Tribune}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Asia || Mount Everest || 25 May 2012, 19 May 2013, 19 May 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/india/indian-army-team-conquers-mount-everest-1407826|title=भारतीय सेना की टीम ने माउंट एवरेस्ट फतह किया|website=NDTVIndia|access-date=2020-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526165238/http://khabar.ndtv.com/news/india/indian-army-team-conquers-mount-everest-1407826|archive-date=2016-05-26|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto3"/> | | Asia || Mount Everest || 25 May 2012, 19 May 2013, 19 May 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/india/indian-army-team-conquers-mount-everest-1407826|title=भारतीय सेना की टीम ने माउंट एवरेस्ट फतह किया|website=NDTVIndia|access-date=2020-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526165238/http://khabar.ndtv.com/news/india/indian-army-team-conquers-mount-everest-1407826|archive-date=2016-05-26|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto3"/> | ||
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| South America || Aconcagua || 1 January 2013<ref name="auto3"/> | | South America || Aconcagua || 1 January 2013<ref name="auto3"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Europe || Mount Elbrus || 26 June 2014<ref name="auto"/> | | Europe || Mount Elbrus || 26 June 2014<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=5 July 2014 |title=Maj Jamwal scales Mt Elbrus |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/maj-jamwal-scales-mt-elbrus/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826102539/https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/maj-jamwal-scales-mt-elbrus/ |archive-date=26 August 2019 |access-date=25 September 2019 |work=Daily Excelsior}}</ref> | ||
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| Australia || Carstensz Pyramid || 9 October 2015<ref name="auto3"/> | | Australia || Carstensz Pyramid || 9 October 2015<ref name="auto3"/> | ||
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| North America || Denali || 20 June 2017<ref name="auto3"/> | | North America || Denali || 20 June 2017<ref name="auto3"/> | ||
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| Antarctica || Vinson Massif || 4 January 2019<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/you-cant-challenge-mountains-you-survive-them-colonel-ranveer-singh-jamwal-first-army-officer-to-climb-seven-peaks-talks-about-his-love-for-mountaineering/article26722332.ece|title=Meet Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the first Army officer to climb the seven peaks|first=Deepa|last=Alexander|date=April | | Antarctica || Vinson Massif || 4 January 2019<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/you-cant-challenge-mountains-you-survive-them-colonel-ranveer-singh-jamwal-first-army-officer-to-climb-seven-peaks-talks-about-his-love-for-mountaineering/article26722332.ece|title=Meet Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the first Army officer to climb the seven peaks|first=Deepa|last=Alexander|work=The Hindu |date=3 April 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=28 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403142403/https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/you-cant-challenge-mountains-you-survive-them-colonel-ranveer-singh-jamwal-first-army-officer-to-climb-seven-peaks-talks-about-his-love-for-mountaineering/article26722332.ece|archive-date=3 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | === Mount Everest expeditions === | ||
* '''2012''': Served as Deputy Leader of the Indian Army Everest Expedition, during which seven women officers summited Mount Everest, setting a national record. | |||
* '''2013''': Led the Indo-Nepal Everest Expedition to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. All 20 members of the team successfully summited. | |||
* '''2015''': Led the Indian contingent, but the expedition was called off due to the Nepal earthquake. The team conducted rescue operations at Everest Base Camp. | |||
* '''2016''': Led a team that had attempted Everest in 2015, successfully guiding all 14 members to the summit. | |||
=== Har Shikhar Tiranga Mission === | |||
[[File:HAR SHIKHAR TIRANGA.jpg|alt=HAR SHIKHAR TIRANGA|thumb|'''HAR SHIKHAR TIRANGA''']] | |||
In 2022, Jamwal led the Har Shikhar Tiranga Mission, an initiative in which a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled the highest peaks of all 28 Indian states. This made him the first person to accomplish this feat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2023-10-14 |title=Har Shikhar Tiranga mission {{!}} 'A journey of unity, patriotism, and adventure' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/har-shikhar-tiranga-mission/article67420793.ece#:~:text=The%20mission%20had%20many%20aims,the%20third%20phase,%20with%20Mt. |access-date=2025-02-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
=== Cycling expeditions === | |||
In 2022, Jamwal led a seven-member cycling team that covered 1,100 km across all seven Northeastern states of India, becoming the first team to achieve this. | |||
In February 2023, he led an expedition that cycled 5,374 km across six Southeast Asian nations in 37 days, setting new Asian and Indian records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sentinels |first=India |title=Col Ranveer Jamwal-led NIMAS team creates history, completes 6-nation cycling expedition |url=https://www.indiasentinels.com/defence-ministry/mod/col-ranveer-jamwal-led-nimas-team-creates-history-completes-6-nation-cycling-expedition-5755 |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=www.indiasentinels.com}}</ref> | |||
== Rescue operations == | |||
Jamwal has participated in several high-altitude rescue operations, including: | |||
* Mount Nanda Devi East (2007) | |||
* Mount Chaukhamba (2008) | |||
* Mount Naini Post, Gurez Valley, Jammu and Kashmir (2009) | |||
* Mount Kedar Dome (2012) | |||
* Everest Base Camp (2015) | |||
== Awards and recognition == | |||
Jamwal has received several military and civilian honours in recognition of his achievements in mountaineering: | |||
* [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2013) and Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal (2014) | |||
* [[Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award]] (2013)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Mayank |date=2020-09-04 |title=Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal: Mountaineer who helped soldiers gain heights in Spanggur Gap |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/Sep/04/colonel-ranveer-singh-jamwal-mountaineer-who-helped-soldiers-gain-heights-in-spanggur-gap-2192269.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | * [[Sena Medal]] (2022) | ||
* Multiple Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards (2010, 2012, 2017, 2019) | |||
|- | * Gold Medal for Excellence in Mountaineering from the [[Indian Mountaineering Foundation]] (2018) | ||
| | * Sher-e-Kashmir Award for Outstanding Sportsperson of Jammu and Kashmir (2016) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Indian | [[Category:Indian summiteers of Mount Everest]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Summiteers of the Seven Summits]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of Indian Mountaineering Foundation's Gold Medal]] | |||
[[Category:People from Samba district]] | |||
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Ranveer Singh Jamwal | |
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 Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal | |
| Born | 26 December 1975 Badhori, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Awards |  Vishisht Seva Medal (BAR)
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| Spouse(s) | Kiran Jamwal |
Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal (born 26 December 1975) is an Indian Army officer and a mountaineer. He has specialisation in search and rescue missions and serves as the director of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.[1]
Jamwal has participated in over 70 mountaineering expeditions and in every continent.[2] He currently holds several achievements to his credit, including one world record, two Asian records, and four Indian records.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Ranveer Singh Jamwal was born on 26 December 1975 in Badhori, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, into a military family. His father, Onkar Singh, served as a Havildar in the Indian Army.[4] He completed his schooling at Army School, Ratnuchak, before qualifying the Army Cadet College (ACC) examination and joining the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, in 1998.
In 2003, Jamwal completed all four skiing and mountaineering courses at the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), Gulmarg. He later specialised in search and rescue operations at the Swiss Mountain School, Andermatt, in 2007.
Mountaineering achievements[edit | edit source]
Jamwal became involved in outdoor adventure activities such as trekking, white-water rafting, and cycling in 1999. After completing mountaineering and skiing courses, he was appointed as an instructor at the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in 2006. In 2007, he climbed Mount Machoi (5,658 metres), marking the beginning of his mountaineering career.
Seven Summits[edit | edit source]
| Continent[5] | Peak | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | Mount Kilimanjaro | 23 October 2010[6] |
| Asia | Mount Everest | 25 May 2012, 19 May 2013, 19 May 2016[7][6] |
| South America | Aconcagua | 1 January 2013[6] |
| Europe | Mount Elbrus | 26 June 2014[8] |
| Australia | Carstensz Pyramid | 9 October 2015[6] |
| North America | Denali | 20 June 2017[6] |
| Antarctica | Vinson Massif | 4 January 2019[9] |
Mount Everest expeditions[edit | edit source]
- 2012: Served as Deputy Leader of the Indian Army Everest Expedition, during which seven women officers summited Mount Everest, setting a national record.
- 2013: Led the Indo-Nepal Everest Expedition to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. All 20 members of the team successfully summited.
- 2015: Led the Indian contingent, but the expedition was called off due to the Nepal earthquake. The team conducted rescue operations at Everest Base Camp.
- 2016: Led a team that had attempted Everest in 2015, successfully guiding all 14 members to the summit.
Har Shikhar Tiranga Mission[edit | edit source]
In 2022, Jamwal led the Har Shikhar Tiranga Mission, an initiative in which a team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled the highest peaks of all 28 Indian states. This made him the first person to accomplish this feat.[10]
Cycling expeditions[edit | edit source]
In 2022, Jamwal led a seven-member cycling team that covered 1,100 km across all seven Northeastern states of India, becoming the first team to achieve this.
In February 2023, he led an expedition that cycled 5,374 km across six Southeast Asian nations in 37 days, setting new Asian and Indian records.[11]
Rescue operations[edit | edit source]
Jamwal has participated in several high-altitude rescue operations, including:
- Mount Nanda Devi East (2007)
- Mount Chaukhamba (2008)
- Mount Naini Post, Gurez Valley, Jammu and Kashmir (2009)
- Mount Kedar Dome (2012)
- Everest Base Camp (2015)
Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]
Jamwal has received several military and civilian honours in recognition of his achievements in mountaineering:
- Vishisht Seva Medal (2013) and Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal (2014)
- Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (2013)[12]
- Sena Medal (2022)
- Multiple Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards (2010, 2012, 2017, 2019)
- Gold Medal for Excellence in Mountaineering from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (2018)
- Sher-e-Kashmir Award for Outstanding Sportsperson of Jammu and Kashmir (2016)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ramasubramanian, Deepa (19 September 2023). "One Man, 28 Peaks - Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal's Incredible Climb Across India". thebridge.in. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ "How mountaineering expeditions play crucial role in mountain warfare training". The Week. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ↑ Roy, Ritaja (7 September 2023). "On top of the World: Colonel Ranveer Jamwal clinching records with every new expedition". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ "Meet The Army Officer Who Climbed Mt Everest Thrice". DDE. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Ranveer Singh Jamwal, The First Indian Army Officer Who Will Complete Seven Summits". Indiatimes. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "J&K officer first in Army to scale seven summits". 11 January 2019 – via The Tribune.
- ↑ "भारतीय सेना की टीम ने माउंट एवरेस्ट फतह किया". NDTVIndia. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ↑ "Maj Jamwal scales Mt Elbrus". Daily Excelsior. 5 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ↑ Alexander, Deepa (3 April 2019). "Meet Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the first Army officer to climb the seven peaks". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Peri, Dinakar (14 October 2023). "Har Shikhar Tiranga mission | 'A journey of unity, patriotism, and adventure'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ Sentinels, India. "Col Ranveer Jamwal-led NIMAS team creates history, completes 6-nation cycling expedition". www.indiasentinels.com. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ↑ Singh, Mayank (4 September 2020). "Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal: Mountaineer who helped soldiers gain heights in Spanggur Gap". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 March 2025.