M3M Foundation Announces Batch 2 of ‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’: A Transformational Leadership & Mountaineering Initiative for Young Girls

Delhi, August 4, 2025: In celebration of 11 years of visionary leadership by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, M3M Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Batch 2 of its flagship initiative—‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’—a bold and inspiring mountaineering and leadership programme that empowers young girls from grassroots communities to rise to their fullest potential. The inaugural batch, flagged off by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh Saini, saw 11 daughters of Haryana courageously scale Sethi Dhar Peak (16,000 ft) after completing the Basic Mountaineering Course at ABVIMAS, Manali. Building on the overwhelming success of Batch 1, the Foundation is now inviting applications for Batch 2.

 

In a significant expansion, the Foundation is welcoming applications not just from Haryana, but also from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, offering more young women an opportunity to embark on this transformative journey. This extraordinary expedition is guided by India’s Fit India Ambassador, ensuring that each girl is motivated to push her physical, mental, and emotional boundaries—and truly climb beyond limits.

 

Selected participants will receive rigorous training in rock craft (climbing, rappelling, jumaring), snow and ice craft (step cutting, ice axe arrest, crampon use), and rope work (knot making, anchoring, river crossing). They will also learn essential survival skills such as tent pitching, shelter building, and high-altitude living, along with leadership development focused on teamwork, discipline, and resilience—equipping them to conquer both mountains and life’s challenges.

 

Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee of M3M Foundation, shared her thoughts on the announcement “‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’ is more than a mountaineering initiative—it is a leadership journey that begins at the grassroots and ascends toward greatness. These young girls are not just scaling peaks; they are breaking barriers and rewriting what is possible. With Batch 2, we are proud to extend this opportunity to aspiring daughters of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Our mission is to ensure every girl with a dream is given the tools, training, and confidence to rise—physically, socially, and emotionally”.

 

With its core aligned to the spirit of “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, the initiative aims to empower adolescent girls through structured physical challenges, mentorship, and skill development—fostering confidence, independence, and leadership.

 

Applicants can register to be a part of the second batch of M3M Foundation’s ‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’ by visiting https://m3mfoundation.org/.