Priyanka Mohite was given Tenzin Norgay Awards

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Maharashtra - based, 28 - year old mountaineer Priyanka Mohite was selected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the prestigious ‘ Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2020 ’ for outstanding contribution in the field of land adventure . She scaled the world ’ s highest peak Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse and Mt . Makalu . She is the 1st Indian woman to climb Mt Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain peak in the world . Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards are given every year to recognize the achievements of persons in the fields of adventure, to encourage young people to develop the spirit of endurance, risk – taking, cooperative teamwork and quick, ready and effective reflexes in challenging situations and to provide incentive to the young people for getting exposed to the adventure activities .