He has started his dream expedition on April 15. He will create history if he accomplishes the task. He is Jogabyasa Bhoi – an inspiring mountaineer from Rupra, a small pocket in the interior of Kalahandi district of Orissa. Jogabyasa, who works as a primary school near his village, has aimed to scale Mt. Everest without help of oxygen this time.
Jogabyasa loved climbing mountins since his childhood. He has also been lauded by former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Recently the young Kalahandia lad conquered the highest peak in South Africa Mt. Khilimanjaro in January 2011.
For his expedition to climb Mt. Everest he needed financial assistance and it was Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL), Lanjigarh – situated near his place – came to him. Dr. Mukesh Kumar, President and COO, VAL, Lanjigarh handed over a cheque of Rupees two lakhs to the promising mountaineer Jogabyasa.
On the occasion, Kumar said that Jogabyasa is pride of Kalahandi and also of VAL. Vedanta family wishes him best of luck for his novel mission.
"On prior expeditions also we have helped Jogabyasa and this time it is our prime responsibility to help as he is going to climb Mt Everest. We hope he will successfully accomplish his expedition and come back safely," Kumar expressed.
In a mixed tone of joy and emotion, Jogabyasa said, "This is the most important task of my life. I am thankful to my god and also to my parents. I am also thankful to Vedanta for helping me. Vedanta has always been with me and also helped me for my previous expeditions."
Jogabyasa has many feats of mountaineering in his kitty. Recently he climbed Mt. Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in South Africa and Stock Kangri (6137m) in Ladakh. The temperament of this local lad from Kalahandi shows that he has bigger dreams to achieve.
Source: www.orissadiary.com
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