Dr. Rupinder Kaur, Punjab's daughter, scripted new history by reaching Mount Everest Base Camp with help of wheelchair

Ludhiana, June 4, 2026: Possessing indomitable courage, a resolute mindset, and driven by her own strength, Dr. Rupinder Kaur has not only become an exceptional specially-abled mountaineer by reaching the Mount Everest Base Camp on a wheelchair—bringing immense pride to Punjab and Punjabiyat globally—but has also earned the honor of being a fierce and courageous daughter who has brought laurels to the Sikh community. These views were expressed today by Amritpal Singh, Punjab Director of United Sikhs, while addressing prominent personalities gathered during a special felicitation ceremony organized by United Sikhs to honor the specially-abled mountaineer and Punjab's brave daughter, Dr. Rupinder Kaur.
In his impactful address, he stated that the new history scripted by the 40-year-old Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Dr. Rupinder Kaur (specially-abled mountaineer), by hoisting the flag of victory at the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, with the help of her wheelchair, has become an inspiring example for the entire younger generation and children. In view of this, the humanitarian organization United Sikhs feels deeply privileged to honor Punjab’s brave daughter, Dr. Rupinder Kaur. On this occasion, he also lauded Dr. Rupinder Kaur's respectable father, Major Singh, a resident of Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana, stating that because of the values and encouragement provided by him, his beloved daughter has elevated their family name in society, for which he extended his heartfelt congratulations.
Meanwhile, sharing her heartfelt emotions with the distinguished personalities gathered at the felicitation ceremony, Dr. Rupinder Kaur said that to turn her dream of scaling the Mount Everest Base Camp on a wheelchair into reality, she worked hard day and night and also underwent rigorous training to climb mountains using a wheelchair. However, this task was by no means easy. But with the warm backing of the Tinkesh Ability Foundation, the blessings of the Almighty, the prayers of her father and family members, and the constant support of her teammates, she achieved the honor of becoming India's first female wheelchair-user to achieve this feat. She added that this victory is not just hers, but a victory for the youth of Punjab, especially specially-abled athletes.
In recognition of her glorious achievement, Amritpal Singh, Punjab Director of United Sikhs, honored Punjab’s courageous daughter, Dr. Rupinder Kaur—who has earned the distinction of being India’s first female wheelchair-user to reach the base camp—by presenting her with a T-shirt and a memento on behalf of the United Sikhs organization. 
Present on this special occasion alongside them were Surinder Singh Makkar, Bhupinder Singh Makkar, Pritam Singh, Krishan Singh, Taranjit Kaur, Manpreet Kaur, Ajit Kaur, Sumanjit Kaur, among others.