Organized by Atulniya Shiv Shagun Welfare Foundation (ASSWF)
In collaboration with Sigma Healthcare
Supported by: BSF | NDRF | ITBP | Mountain Medicine Society of India – New Delhi
Altitude: 18,570 ft | Date: June 2024
Saving Lives at 18,570 ft
In June 2024, the Atulniya Shiv Shagun Welfare Foundation (ASSWF), in collaboration with Sigma Healthcare, successfully established a High Altitude Medical Relief Camp during the sacred and physically demanding Shrikhand Kailash Yatra. Situated at an altitude of 18,570 feet, the camp provided critical medical support and rescue services to hundreds of pilgrims facing extreme weather, steep terrain, and high-altitude health challenges.
Key Services Provided
Emergency High-Altitude Medical Care
Treatment for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Oxygen Therapy & Basic Trauma Care
Acclimatization Guidance & Health Monitoring
Live Rescue Operations in Harsh Terrain
Our trained team of mountain medics, doctors, and volunteers worked round-the-clock to respond to medical emergencies, conduct real-time evacuations, and stabilize critical patients under extreme Himalayan conditions.
Multi-Agency Support
The operation was strengthened by the active support of key national forces and organizations:
Border Security Force (BSF)
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Mountain Medicine Society of India – New Delhi
Indian Air Force (IAF) (airborne assistance in emergencies)
Together, this collaborative effort ensured high-level medical preparedness, efficient logistics, and swift response capability in one of India’s most remote and high-risk pilgrimage zones.
Emergency Communication Support
Helpline Numbers: 98301 86608 | 98188 68727 | 75077 70777
Satellite Lines (Active During Camp): 89911 22700 | 89911 22800
A Mission of Compassion and Courage
This successful deployment reflects ASSWF’s unwavering commitment to “Service with Courage, Honor, and Compassion.” In the face of natural challenges and human risk, our foundation remains dedicated to saving lives, serving pilgrims, and promoting high-altitude safety in the Indian Himalayas.
To volunteer, partner with us, or support future high-altitude missions, please visit our Get Involved or Contact Us page.