Financial Assistance for Scaling Mount Everest and Other Inaccessible Mountains of the World

> 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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&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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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 Department

> Commissioner, Youth Services and Cultural Activities, Gujarat State, Block: 11, Third Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10,

> Gandhinagar, 382010.

> Mobile: 079-23254095, 079-23252995

> Mail: commi-synca[at]gujarat[dot]gov[dot]in

> Website: http://sycd.gujarat.gov.in

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