Financial Assistance for Scaling Mount Everest and Other Inaccessible Mountains of the World
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Financial Assistance for Scaling Mount Everest and Other Inaccessible Mountains of the World" aims to promote mountaineering by providing financial aid to successful climbers, including up to ₹15,00,000 for those who scale Mt. Everest.

Benefits:
> **Financial Support for Mountaineers:**

- Financial assistance ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹10,00,000/- is provided to individuals depending on the height and difficulty of the mountain scaled.
- A maximum of ₹15,00,000/- is provided to those who successfully climb Mount Everest.

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Eligibility:
&gt; **Eligibility Criteria for Adventurer:**

    - The applicant should have successfully scaled Mount Everest or other inaccessible mountains of the world.
    - The applicant should be aged between 18 to 45 years as on 31st December of the respective year.
    - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat, Mount Abu, or any other Indian state.
    - The applicant from Gujarat or Mount Abu should have completed a coaching course from the Swami Vivekananda Mountaineering Institute, Mount Abu.
    - The applicant must be physically and mentally fit.

    - The applicant must not have any criminal record.

    - The applicant who has already participated once in the camp during the same year will not be allowed to participate again.

&gt; **Eligibility Criteria for Coach or Instructor:**

    - The applicant should have provided services in Artificial Rock Climbing Courses or Coaching Courses held at Mount Abu.
    - The applicant must have completed the Method of Instructor Course and Search and Rescue Course.
    - The applicant should possess sufficient mountaineering experience and certifications relevant to instructing rock climbing activities.

&gt; **Eligibility Criteria for Subject Experts:**

    - The applicant must be one of the following:

    - A subject expert or experienced individual from any Ministry or Department of the Government.
    - A representative of an international or national mountaineering association or institution recognized by the government.
    - A person who has received National or International awards/medals or has similar significant achievements in mountaineering from recognized associations.

&amp;gt; **Note:** Preference will be given to applicants who are participating for the first time.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below mentioned address.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities DepartmentCommissioner, Youth Services and Cultural Activities, Gujarat State, Block: 11, Third Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10,Gandhinagar, 382010.Mobile: 079-23254095, 079-23252995Mail: commi-synca[at]gujarat[dot]gov[dot]inWebsite: http://sycd.gujarat.gov.in

Documents Required:
Certificate of Successful Mountain Scaling (Mount Everest or Other Peaks).
Physical and Mental Fitness Certificate (issued by Civil Surgeon).
Proof of Mountaineering/Adventure Training (as applicable based on origin).
Certificate of No Criminal Record (Police Verification).
Certificate of Completion from Mountaineering Institute (Mount Abu candidates).
Valid Snow Climbing or Advanced Mountaineering Training Certificate (for other state applicants).
Proof of Age (18 to 45 years).
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.).
Residential Proof.
Certificate of Participation in National or International Climbing Events (if applicable).
Instructor or Subject Expert Certificate (for those applying as trainers/instructors).
Any other documents if required.