Meghalaya’s Rifiness Warjri Becomes Youngest to Conquer Mt Everest, Sets Sights on Seven Summits

Fast Summary

• Who: Rifiness Warjri,a 20-year-old mountaineer from Meghalaya.
• Achievement: She became the youngest person from her state to conquer Mount Everest.
• background: Born in Nongthymmai and residing near Shillong, she comes from a modest family-her mother runs a roadside tea stall, and her father sells chicken.
• Journey: Overcame challenges such as lack of infrastructure for mountaineering in Meghalaya with intense training and emotional support from family.
• Inspiration: rifiness aims to complete the Seven Summits challenge (highest peaks on all continents) while inspiring youth, especially women from marginalized communities.
• Recognition: Felicitated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma with cash rewards. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised her as an example of resilience among India’s youth. Honored by the Department of Mineral Resources after symbolically connecting her feat with local pride.
• Vision for Youth: Advocates dreaming big regardless of socio-economic backgrounds; promotes self-belief and perseverance.

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