Apex National Body
IMF was formed in 1957 as the 'Sponsoring Committee' of the Cho Oyu Expedition, the success of which on May 15, 1958, encouraged the Committee to sponsor more expeditions. In 1959, it changed its name to the 'Sponsoring Committee of Everest Expedition' and in the following year 'Sponsoring Committee' for Mountaineering Expeditions. Finally, on January 15, 1961 a permanent organization was set up, in its role as the national body, with headquarters in New Delhi and was registered as such on November 3, 1961. Its building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1980.
The main objectives are to organize, support and provide a base for expeditions for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking at high altitudes and to promote, encourage, support and execute schemes for related adventure activities and environmental protection work in the Himalaya.
IMF Medical Expedition IMF is conducting a Medical Expedition from 8th May to 10th June 2017 which includes a Certification Course in Expedition Medicine.
Affiliate Membership Indian Mountaineering Foundation Detailed Affiliate Membership Brochure is available for download here. Affiliate Membership of IMF is now open. Applications are to be made online. Those who cannot make an online payment using a debit card or Net banking are requested to fill in the form and send the amount by DD to IMF.
6, Benito Juarez Marg, South Campus, South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
The Foundation remains open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. apart from gazetted holidays, second Saturdays and Sundays.
Visiting hours at the IMF are 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (Indian Standard Time) on working days.
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