The State capital’s Jyoti Ratre has become the oldest Indian mountaineer to brave the daunting 5,642-meter high Mount Elbrus, one of the famous mountains situated in Russia and the European continent. A group comprising four members, including Jyoti, led by an adventure club, headed to Moscow, the capital of Russia on July 2, 2021. All the members of the group stood victorious by climbing the 5,642 meter long peak of Mount Elbrus.

 

Prior to achieving this acquisition, Jyoti has also climbed the 6,001 meter peak of Mount Dev Tibba, situated in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Marking her victory over Mount Elbrus, Jyoti has fetched pride and honour to the State as well as India. Notably, Jyoti’s husband K K Ratre is General Manager in MPEB, Govindpura. Citing Jyoti’s victory, the MPEB has congratulated her for this feat.