CISF's Geeta Samota becomes first officer from force to climb Mount Everest

In a historic and inspirational achievement, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first officer from the force to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, standing tall at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet). Geeta reached the summit on the morning of May 19, 2025, marking a monumental milestone not just in her journey but also for Indian women and the CISF.

Hailing from Chak village in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, Geeta’s journey from a rural upbringing to standing on the "roof of the world" is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and unyielding determination.

Born into a modest family with four daughters, Geeta Samota was raised in a traditional rural



environment. She pursued her schooling and college education in local institutions and was an accomplished hockey player during her college years until an injury cut short her sports career. That setback, however, became a turning point, steering her toward a path of greater purpose.

In 2011, Geeta joined CISF and discovered a keen interest in mountaineering—a field largely unexplored within the force at the time. Seizing the opportunity, she was selected in 2015 for a six-week basic mountaineering course at the ITBP training institute in Auli, where she stood out as the only woman in her batch. Her exceptional performance paved the way for her advanced training in 2017, making her the first CISF officer to complete such a rigorous program.