Birbhum's Raju Mondal: Two Peaks Conquered, Aims to Train Climbers

• Birbhum's Raju Mondal has successfully summited two peaks, bringing pride to his district.
• Mondal summited Mount Renok (approx. 16,500 ft) in Sept 2024 and Camp-1 of Mount Kabru Dome (approx. 17,500 ft) in April 2025, both with 'A' grades from HMI courses.
• Despite his achievements, Mondal has not yet received adequate recognition.
• He plans to open a mountaineering training center in Pahareswar to train aspiring climbers.

Why It Matters: It showcases an unrecognized local hero's mountaineering feats and his vision for training.