Maharashtra-based mountaineerPriyanka Mohitewill be bestowed with the prestigious ‘Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award2020’ for her outstanding contribution in the field of land adventure, a central government official said.
Mohite, who hails from Satara district, will receive the award from PresidentRam Nath Kovindat a function in theRashtrapati Bhawanin New Delhi on November 13.
In April this year, Mohite scaled Mt Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain peak in the world, and became the first Indian woman climber to achieve the feat.