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Mountaineer
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Detailed explanation-1: -Major Hari Pal Singh Ahluwalia (6 November 1936 – 14 January 2022) was an Indian mountaineer, author, social worker and Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer. During his career he made contributions in the fields of adventure, sports, environment, disability and social work.
Detailed explanation-2: -He has written over 13 books including his autobiography “Higher Than Everest”. Major Ahluwalia has also been a former president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the Delhi Mountaineering Association.
Detailed explanation-3: -The former Army Major is credited with making significant contributions in the fields of adventure, sports, environment, disability and injury treatment and social work. He was a member of the first successful Indian expedition to Mount Everest in 1965, along with fellow army men H.C.S. Rawat and Phu Dorjee.
Detailed explanation-4: -Founder of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), professional mountaineer, and Padma Shri recipient - Major HPS Ahluwalia donned many hats.
Detailed explanation-5: -Mr H C Sarin – Founder Chairman and one of the most renowned bureaucrats of the country, former Defence Secretary and President of Indian Mountaineering Foundation.