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Organization

ORGANIZATION

IMF is a registered organization having more than 300 members all over India which includes Individual Members, Institutional Members, Affiliated Associations and Clubs, Associate Members, Honorary Members, Ex-Officio Members and Affiliate Members. Among these, those who are entitled to vote elect the President and Governing Council (GC) members to manage the affairs of the organization. The President & the GC appoint the office bearers to carry out the executive functions of IMF, which includes the Hon: Secretary who is the Principal Executive Officer of the organization. The President/GC also appoint the Director and other staff members to carry out the day-to-day administrative functions of IMF. They also appoint various National and Zonal level committees to perform specific tasks to fulfil the objects of the organization.

Management

The management of the organisation rests with the Governing Council which comprises the President-IMF, two Vice-Presidents, the Hon: Secretary who is the Principal Executive Officer of the IMF, the Treasurer, Thirteen Governing Council members (of whom two are nominated by the President), and two Ex-Officio Members from the Govt of India. While the Governing Council is vested with all the standard executive decision making powers, the President possesses the plenary authority at any point of time to take necessary action in the paramount interest of the organisation. For better management and administration, the GC appoints various committees (National/Zonal/Regional) to carry out various specific tasks.

Organisation

Organizational Hierarchy

President

Col Vijay Singh (Retd.)

Vice Presidents

Shri M R Vijayaraghavan

Col Anand Swaroop

Honorary Secretary

Shri Keerthi Pais

Treasurer

Shri Harish Joshi

The Governing Council and the Administration

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Director

Full-time Director

Col Madan Gurung (Retd.)

The day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation are managed by the Director, assisted by the permanent staff members.

GC

Governing Council (GC) Members List

15 Members
1 Col Vijay Singh (Retd) – President
2 Shri M R Vijayaraghavan – Vice-President
3 Col Anand Swarup – Vice-President
4 Shri Keerthi Pais – Hon: Secretary
5 Shri Harish Joshi – Treasurer
6 Ms K Saraswathi
7 Shri Prem Singh, IG (Retd.)
8 Shri Harbhajan Singh, IG (Retd)
9 Shri Yamben Laba
10 Gp.Capt R.C.Tripathi VM (Retd)
11 Shri Wallambok Lyngdoh
12 Shri Debabratha Mukharjee
13 Shri Debraj Dutta
14 Shri Shrikrishna Kaduskar
15 Shri Shoban Singh Bhandari
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Ex-officio Members

2 Members
1
Secretary, Ministry of Finance, GOI – Ex-Officio Government of India
2
Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GOI – Ex-Officio Government of India

Administration

6 Members
Mr. Vinod Chauhan Dy Director Foreign Expedition · 9968098666 · vinod.chauhan@indmount.org
Ms. Rekha Nautiyal Dy Director Office & Sport Climbing · 8860479033 · rekha.nautiyal@indmount.org
Mr Satish Joshi Asst. Manager Accounts · 9654109797 · satish.joshi@indmount.org
Ms. Geeta Negi Asst. Manager, RTI and Trekking · 9899146996 · geeta.negi@indmount.org
Mr Habib Ahmed Khan Library In charge · 9717652913 · habib.khan@indmount.org
Mr Akhil Purohit Indian Expedition & IT Incharge · 9023774784, 7018707464 · akhil.purohit@indmount.org

Past Office Bearers by Tenure

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Past Presidents (11)

  • N Raghvan Pillai, ICS 1958 to 1961 – 3 years
  • S S Khera, ICS 1961 to 1966 – 5 years
  • H C Sarin, ICS 1966 to 1989 – 23 years
  • Capt M S Kohli, IN (Retd), AVSM, FRGS 1989 to 1993 – 4 years
  • Dr M S Gill, IAS 1993 to 1999 – 6 years
  • Mr N N Vohra, IAS 1999 to 2005 – 6 years
  • Major H P S Ahluwalia 2005 to 2009
  • Shri DVLN Ramakrishna Rao 2010-2011
  • Col HS Chauhan SM, VSM 2011-2019
  • Brig Ashok Abbey 2019-2021
  • Prof Harshwanti Bisht 2021-2023

Past Vice Presidents (31)

  • Capt M S Kohli 1979 to 1989 – 9 years
  • Mr N D Jayal, IAS 1987 – 1 year
  • Mr Hari Dang 1987 to 1991 and 1993 to 1994 – 5 years
  • Col N Kumar 1989 to 1990 – 1 year
  • Mr D V L N Ramakrishna Rao 1991 to 1993 – 2 years
  • Mr H C S Rawat 1991 to 1993 – 2 years
  • Col B S Sandhu 1994 to 1995 – 1 year
  • Brig D K Khullar 1995 to 1996 – 1 year
  • Col Prem Chand 1995 to 1996 – 1 year
  • Mr Suman Dubey 1996 to 1999 – 3 years
  • Mr Harish Kapadia 1997 to 1999 – 2 years
  • Mr D K Arya 1999 to 2001 – 2 years (2009 – Current)
  • Mr H C S Rawat 1999 to 2003 – 4 years
  • Mrs Rita G Marwah 2001 to 2005 – 4 years
  • Dr P M Das 2003 to 2005 – 2 years
  • Shri H C S Rawat 2006 to 2007
  • Col H S Chauhan 2006 to 2007
  • Mr Mohd Ashraf 1996 to 1997 & 2007 to 2009
  • Shri Akhil Bakshi 2008 to 2009
  • Shri S P Chamoli 2009- 2011
  • Wg Cdr Amit Chowdhury 2013-2017
  • Col SC Sharma 2013-2015
  • Ms K Saraswati 2015-2017
  • Shri Sukhinder Singh 2017-2019
  • AVM AK Bhattacharyya 2017-2019
  • Prof Harshwanti Bisht 2019-2021
  • Rita Gombu Marwah 2019-2021
  • Shri Prem Singh 2021-2023
  • Mrs Chaula Jagirdar 2021-2023
  • Shri Sukhinder S Sandhu 2023-2025
  • Shri Mr Vijayaraghavan 2023-2025

Past Honorary Secretaries (21)

  • Mr K P Sharma 1961 to 1963 – 3 years
  • Mr R M Chakraborty 1964 to 1986 – 22 years
  • Commander Joginder Singh 1987 to 1990 – 3 years
  • Shri Hukam Singh 1991 to 1992 – 2 years
  • Shri Sudhir Sahi 1993 to 1995 – 3 years
  • Major General C S Nugyal 1996 – 1 year
  • Air Commodore A K Bhattacharyya 1997 to 1999 – 3 years
  • Air Cmde Ranjit Kumar 2001 to 2003 – 2 years
  • AVM P C S Rautela 1997 to 2001 and 2003 to 2005 – 3 years
  • AVM P C S Rautela 2006 to 2007 – 2 years
  • Col HS Chauhan 2007 - 2010
  • AVM P C S Rautela 2010-2011
  • Col Amit Roy 2011
  • Wg Cdr Amit Chowdhury 2011-2013
  • Wg Cdr Sudhir Kutty 2013-2017
  • Shri Harbhajan Singh 2016-2016
  • Wg Cdr SK Kutty 2016-2017
  • Col Vijay Singh 2017-2020
  • Col S P Malik 2020-2021
  • Col Vijay Singh 2021-2023
  • Gp Capt R C Tripathi 2023-2023

Treasurers (10)

  • Shri Akhil Bakshi 1993-1994 – 1 year
  • Capt (Retd) Alok Chandola 1994-1995 – 1 year
  • Shri DVLN Ramakrishna Rao 1995-2001 – 6 years
  • Shri Suman Dubey 2001-2005 – 4 years
  • Shri L K Malhotra 2005 – 2009 – 4 years
  • Wg Cdr T Sridharan 2009 – 2011 – 2 years
  • Shri L K Malhotra 2011 – 2015 – 2 years
  • Sh. H Bhattacharjee 2015-April 2021
  • Ms. Deepu Bhardwaj June. 2021-Oct. 2023
  • Maj. K.S. Dhami Nov. 2023- Oct. 2025

Past Directors (17)

  • Col G V Gautam 1990 to 1992 – 3 years
  • Col K S Mall 1992 to 1993 – 2 years
  • Col Amit Roy 1993 to 1995 – 3 years
  • Col B K D Badgel 1995 to 1997 – 3 years
  • Col J P Bhagatjee 1997 to 1999 – 3 years
  • Col Ravinder Nath 1999 to 2003 – 4 years
  • Col N K Bhimwal, VSM 2004 to 2006 – 2 years
  • Wg Cdr NK Dahiya 2007 to Sep 2008
  • Col Ravindra Nath Dec 2009 to Oct 2010
  • Col J P Bhagatjee 2010-2013
  • Lt Col RK Yadav (Retd) 2013-2014
  • Col Vijay Singh 2016-2017
  • Col PC Chaudhary 2017-2019
  • Lt Col J B Dhankhar June 2019- Mar 2021
  • Lt Col S P S Malhotra April 2021 - June 2021
  • Ms Bhagirathi July 2021 - March 2022
  • Col S S Phogat April 2022 – July 2024

Zones

IMF Zonal Network

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Regional IMF Zones

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5 Zones

North Zone

North

East Zone

East

North East Zone

North East

West Zone

West

South Zone

South
Brig. Krishan Kumar, AVSM · kkhilander@gmail.com · 8762694091

Institutional Service Zones

Armed Forces & Paramilitary

2 Zones

Services Zone

Services
Army Adventure Wing · armyadventurewing@gmail.com

Central Police Zone

Police
DIG Sports Dte, ITBP · digsportsdte@itbp.gov.in

Committees

National Committees

Expedition Report Authentication Committee

  • Shri Ranveer Singh Negi Chairman
  • Shri Loveraj Singh Dharamshaktu Member
  • Capt Palden Giachho Member
  • Ms Dicky Dolma Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Indian Mountaineer Journal

  • Shri Akhil Bakshi Chairman
  • Col A B Goth Member
  • Shri Nilay Chakraborty Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Mountain Film Festival & Publicity Committee

  • Shri Maninder Kohli Chairman
  • Wg Cdr S K Kutty Member
  • Col Vishal Ahlawat Member
  • Ms Tusi Anit Sah Member
  • Ms Bhagirathi Rawat Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Sponsorship Committee

  • Capt Swadesh Kumar Chairman
  • Shri Debraj Dutta Member
  • Ms Chaula Jagirdar Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Ethics Committee

  • Brig K Kumar Chairman
  • Shri Anup Sah Member
  • Shri Mahavir Singh Thakur Member
  • Shri Khem Raj Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Glacier Preservation Committee

  • Prof S I Hasnain Chairman
  • Ms Vasumathi Srinivasan Member
  • Shri Yambem Laba Member
  • Shri Bhaskar Das Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Youth Development Committee

  • Gp Capt R C Tripathi Chairman
  • Ms Lata Bisht Member
  • Shri Harish Joshi Member
  • Shri Vinod Gusain Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Expedition Committee

  • Shri Mahavir Singh Thakur Chairman
  • Shri Dhruv Joshi Member
  • Ms Shanti Rai Member
  • Shri Dashrath Rawat Member
  • Capt Palden Giachho Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place

  • Ms Reena Dharamshaktu Chairperson
  • Mrs Anita G Devi Member
  • Hon Secretary Member
  • Ms Rekha Nautiyal Member

National Sport Climbing Committee

  • Shri Manik Banerjee Chairman
  • Ms K Saraswati Chairperson, West Zone
  • Col Amit Bisht, SM Chairman, North Zone
  • Shri Debraj Dutta Chairman, East Zone
  • Shri K N Damo Chairman, North East Zone
  • Brig K Kumar, AVSM Chairman, South Zone
  • Director, Army Adventure Wing Ex-Officio Chairman, Services
  • Inspector General (Training), ITBP Ex-Officio Chairman, Police Zone
  • Shri Ajit Kushe Technical Member
  • Shri Shrikrishna Kaduskar Technical Member
  • President, Athlete Commission
  • Shri Nandkishore Climber of outstanding merit
  • Ms Shanti Rani Climber of outstanding merit
  • Ms Vathsala M N Climber of outstanding merit
  • Shri Praveen CM Climber of outstanding merit
  • Shri Chitra Sen Technical Member
  • Hony Secretary

Associate Membership Committee

  • Shri Prem Singh Chairman
  • Shri Jagmohan Singh Rawat Member
  • Ms Bimla Negi Member
  • Ms Tusi Anit Sah Member
  • Shri Debraj Dutta Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Institutional Membership Committee

  • Shri Manik Banerjee Chairman
  • Ms Lata Bisht Member
  • Maj K S Dhami Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Awards Committee

  • Ms K Saraswati Chairperson
  • Ms Shanti Rai Member
  • Shri Soban Singh Bhandari Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Individual Membership Committee

  • Shri Rajeev Sharma Chairman
  • Ms Reena Dharamshaktu Member
  • Shri Yambem Laba Member
  • Col R S Jamwal Member
  • Col Amit Bisht Member
  • Honorary Secretary Member

Committees

Zonal Committees

North Zonal Committee

North Zone

  • Col Amit Bisht Chairman
  • Mr Rohit Mishra Secretary
  • Mrs Tusi Anit Shah Joint Secretary
  • Mrs Sushma Malik Treasurer

South Zonal Committee

South Zone

  • Brig. Krishan Kumar, AVSM Chairman
  • Mrs Bhagya B K Secretary
  • Ms Reshma KV Joint Secretary
  • Mr. Krishna Murthy Treasurer
  • Mr. Muniraju Joint Treasurer

East Zonal Committee

East Zone

  • Shri Debraj Dutta Chairman
  • Shri Pallab Das Secretary
  • Mr. Krishnendu Bikash Parial Treasurer

West Zonal Committee

West Zone

  • Ms K Saraswati Chairman
  • Shri Shrikrishna Kaduskar Secretary
  • Namrata Nikam Joint Secretary
  • Shri Sachin Wadekar Treasurer
  • Mr. Prakash Kelshekar Joint Treasurer

North East Zonal Committee

North East Zone

  • Shri KN Damo Chairman
  • Dr K Romeo Meetei Secretary

Services Zonal Committee

Services Zone

  • Director Chairman
  • GSO-1 Secretary

Central Police Zonal Committee

Central Police Zone

  • IG TRG, DTE GEN, HQR ITBP NEW DELHI Chairman
  • DIG (SPORTS & ADVENTURE), DTE, ITBP HQR, NEW DELHI Secretary
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Campus

IMF Campus

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation owns one of the most beautiful, calm, quiet and energizing campuses one can find in New Delhi. Situated on a small hillock located in Anand Niketan, New Delhi it is well connected by air, rail and road. With the International Airport barely 6 Kms away and the Metro station - Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus – at a throw away distance of 2 Kms, IMF is the adventure heartland of India. The IMF complex houses three Dormitory accommodation for mountaineers and adventurers, dining hall and kitchen, international level climbing wall cluster, ambient space for outdoor activities, meeting hall, conference hall, lounge, museum and library, besides the offices for the President, Hon: Secretary, Director and Staff members. The Director, IMF maintains the overall control of the premises.

IMF Campus
IMF Campus Facility

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Sport Climbing Wall

Lead, Speed & Boulder · Timings & Rates

Sport Climbing wall is available all days except Mondays. Timings are: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM (October to March) and 06:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM (April to September) at Rs 300-/per person per session.

For groups (minimum 30), activities are available viz.Sport Climbing, Burma Bridge, Tyre Swing, Tyroleon Travers(Rope Crossing), Commando Net, Rope Ladder, Crawling through tunnel, natural rocks etc. Prior intimation is required.

⏰ Sport Climbing Timings & Schedule Closed on Mondays
Season Operating Days Morning Session Evening Session Session Fee
Summer (Apr – Sep) Tuesday – Sunday 06:30 AM – 10:30 AM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM ₹300 / session
Winter (Oct – Mar) Tuesday – Sunday 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM ₹300 / session

• Certified instructors on duty. Climbing equipment available on rent. Monthly passes & student concessions available at reception.

Explore Sport Climbing Hub →
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Library

Research Archive · Maps & Films

The IMF library cum reading room set up in the complex is intended to provide facilities for research work and also to serve as an information window to cater to the needs of Indian and foreign expeditions, the press and others interested in the mountain sports. The library also maintains up-to-date maps, photographs and films and acts as an information and documentation center having data base on peaks.

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Sarin Hall (Auditorium)

150 Seats · Film Screenings & Seminars

IMF has a 150 capacity air-conditioned auditorium called Sarin Hall where film/slide shows, lectures and seminars are held. This can be made available to third parties for related purposes.

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Dormitories & Accommodation

36 Beds · 3 Air-Conditioned Dorms

IMF has three dormitories having a capacity to accommodate 12 persons in each. Users can now book for stay in IMF dormitory through the online portal. User must have a valid login on the portal and completed profile.

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Meeting Hall

Capacity 20 · Executive Meetings

The Campus facilitates a meeting hall with a capacity of 20 people.

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Museum

Tenzing Norgay Museum · Two-Tier Hall

The Mountaineering Museum serves as a repository of the history, achievements, and evolution of mountaineering in India and beyond. It provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the rich heritage of mountain exploration through historical photographs, expedition records, mountaineering equipment, and other valuable memorabilia. The museum aims to preserve the legacy of mountaineers and explorers while inspiring future generations to appreciate the mountains and the spirit of adventure.

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Canteen

Campus Messing Facility

A canteen in the Complex provides messing facilities for Indian and foreign mountaineers and trekkers.

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Offices

President, Secretary & staff

The campus houses dedicated offices for the President, Secretary, and other staff members to facilitate administrative operations, coordination, and the effective management of organisational activities.

Statutory Information

Right to Information (RTI)

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Public Information Officer (PIO)

Contact details for RTI queries: director@indmount.org, +91 11 2411 1211

RTI documents and disclosures

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