1. The PM Modi led government announced 2018 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award to recognize the achievements of persons in the fields of adventure.
2. The objective for giving this award is to encourage young people to develop the spirit of endurance, risk-taking, cooperative teamwork and quick, ready and effective reflexes in challenging situations.
3. The Tenzing Norgay Award is given in 4-categories:- Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, and Life Time Achievement. The winners will receive Statuettes, Certificates, and Award money of Rs 5,00,000.
4. The awards will be given by 14th President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 29th August 2019.
5. List of Winners:
| Sl. No. | Name | Category |
| 1. | Ms. Aparna Kumar | Land Adventure |
| 2. | Late Shri Dipankar Ghosh | Land Adventure |
| 3. | Shri Manikandan K. | Land Adventure |
| 4. | Shri Prabhat Raju Koli | Water Adventure |
| 5. | Shri RameshwerJangra | Air Adventure |
| 6. | Shri Wangchuk Sherpa | Life Time Achievement |
Published On : 27 Aug 2019