Trailblazer Geeta Samota: First CISF Woman to Conquer Everest

In a landmark achievement that exemplifies human endurance, indomitable courage, and unwavering determination, Geeta Samota, a woman sub-inspector of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), successfully scaled Mount Everest, becoming the first CISF woman officer to reach the world's highest peak at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet).

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On the morning of May 19, 2025, as she stood atop the "Roof of the World," it was not just a personal triumph but a powerful symbol of CISF's strength and India's boundless spirit.

Humble Beginnings, Bold Aspirations

Geeta's journey began in Chak village in Rajasthan's Sikar district, where she was born into a modest family with four sisters. Raised in a traditional rural environment, her early years were shaped by the simplicity and hardships of village life. Despite societal limitations, Geeta harbored dreams far beyond what her surroundings allowed. She often wondered why stories of achievement seemed reserved for boys. This thought planted the seeds of ambition that would later bloom into extraordinary success.

From an early age, Geeta showed keen interest in sports and was a promising hockey player during her college years. Unfortunately, a serious injury cut short her budding sports career. What seemed like a setback turned out to be a turning point, redirecting her energies toward a new path—one that would eventually lead her to the highest peak on Earth.

A New Direction: Entering CISF and Mountaineering

In 2011, Geeta joined the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). In her early years of service, she noticed that mountaineering was a largely unexplored domain within the force, which at the time lacked a dedicated mountaineering unit. Rather than seeing this as a limitation, Geeta viewed it as an opportunity.