“I chose education over everything else”: Malavath Purna’s journey from a tribal village to Mount Everest
Malavath Purna, from a disadvantaged tribal background, found her path through education at a state-run residential school. This opportunity led to her selection for a mountaineering program, culminating in her becoming the youngest girl to summit Mount Everest at 13. She returned to her studies, emphasizing education as the true lasting achievement.
Malavath Purna, from a disadvantaged tribal background, found her path through education at a state-run residential school. This opportunity led to her selection for a mountaineering program, culminating in her becoming the youngest girl to summit Mount Everest at 13. She returned to her studies, emphasizing education as the true lasting achievement.
