{"id":7064,"date":"2026-09-11T11:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=7064"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:18:13","slug":"m3m-foundation-supports-kamya-bhardwaj-through-samudra-se-shikhar-tak-to-take-on-the-oceans-seven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=7064","title":{"rendered":"M3M Foundation Supports Kamya Bhardwaj Through 'Samudra Se Shikhar Tak' to Take on the Oceans Seven"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tM3M Foundation has come forward to support young open-water swimmer Kamya Bhardwaj in her quest to conquer the Oceans Seven, launching \u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak<\/strong>\u2019 under its Lakshya programme as a dedicated initiative for her historic journey.<\/span><\/span>
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\n\tM3M Foundation supports Kamya Bhardwaj through Samudra Se Shikhar Tak on the Oceans Seven<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\tBeginning with the iconic English Channel, Kamya will take on seven of the world\u2019s most challenging open-water crossings in her pursuit of becoming the first Indian woman to complete the Oceans Seven. M3M Foundation will support her throughout this journey and is also launching a donation and partnership campaign, inviting individuals, institutions and organisations to become part of this landmark endeavour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tThe Oceans Seven is considered one of the ultimate challenges in open-water swimming, demanding exceptional physical endurance, mental resilience, technical preparation and the ability to navigate unpredictable currents, temperatures, tides and weather conditions. Kamya enters this challenge with a strong record of endurance, including her world record-setting double crossing of the Palk Strait, swimming from India to Sri Lanka and back non-stop in 18 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

\tHowever, \u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak\u2019 is envisioned as a journey with a purpose far beyond a sporting achievement. Through Kamya\u2019s endeavour, the initiative aims to encourage more girls and women to pursue sport and challenge conventional boundaries; inspire young people to embrace resilience, courage and perseverance; raise awareness about the importance of clean and healthy water bodies; and encourage the next generation of swimmers to dream bigger and pursue excellence.<\/p>\n

\tThe initiative is a reflection of M3M Foundation\u2019s commitment to nurturing exceptional young talent through its Lakshya programme and creating the support systems needed to help ambitious individuals realise their potential. Through \u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak\u2019, the Foundation will provide comprehensive support for the requirements of Kamya\u2019s campaign, including training, sports science, medical assessments, nutrition, recovery, technical preparation, safety, logistics and international travel.<\/p>\n

\tCommenting on the initiative, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation<\/strong>, said,\u00a0\u201cHaving been a sportsperson myself, I understand the discipline, challenges and support required to pursue excellence in sport. Women, in particular, need stronger platforms and encouragement to pursue ambitious sporting dreams. Kamya\u2019s Oceans Seven journey is a remarkable example of courage and perseverance, and through \u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak\u2019, under our Lakshya programme, we are proud to stand behind her and inspire many more young women to believe that no sporting dream is beyond their reach.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\tAs part of the initiative, M3M Foundation is opening \u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak\u2019 to public participation through a donation and partnership campaign. Supporters can join the journey as a Journey Partner, supporting the wider campaign; an Ocean Partner, supporting a specific crossing; or a Kilometre Partner, sponsoring one or more kilometres of the campaign. Reinforcing its own commitment to the mission, M3M Foundation will support every fifth kilometre Kamya swims,\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\tstanding alongside her as she takes on each stage of this extraordinary challenge. Through this collective effort, the initiative seeks to bring people together behind a journey that embodies sporting excellence, women\u2019s empowerment, environmental responsibility and the aspirations of India\u2019s future swimmers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tWith the English Channel marking the beginning of her Oceans Seven campaign, Kamya is preparing to take on a challenge that could create a defining moment for Indian open-water swimming.<\/p>\n

\t\u2018Samudra Se Shikhar Tak\u2019 is not just about reaching the other shore. It is about showing how far courage can take you, and how one extraordinary journey can inspire many more to begin their own.<\/p>\n

\tOne swimmer. Seven crossings. A journey to make history.
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\n\tAbout M3M Foundation<\/strong>
\n\tM3M Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the M3M Group, working across education, health, livelihoods, sports, and environment. With a reach across 22 states and over 1,300 villages, the Foundation has positively impacted more than 5 million lives, driven by a vision of inclusive, sustainable, and transformative nation-building.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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