Itanagar, Nov 12 (PTI) An all-women high-altitude trekking expedition comprising the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and local Monpa community has started an expedition in the Eastern Himalayas from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, a defence release said.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Gajraj Corps Lt Gen Gambhir Singh flagged off the all-women high altitude trekking expedition at Zemithang on Tuesday, the release said.

The expedition is being organised to promote women's empowerment and adventure sports, Defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Set amidst the breathtaking landscape of Zemithang, the expedition brings together trailblazing women from across India representing the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Mount

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