The remote Tso-Morir region of Leh district in Ladakh (Credit: .jktdc.co.in/Tso-Morri-Lake)A diverse team of leading of professors, academicians, scientists, doctors, and experts from various fields is set to embark on the latest expedition to the remote Tso-Morir region of Leh district in Ladakh, according to an official statement.Titled, SEEMA ( Sustainability Empowerment & Exploration in Mountainous Areas), this year’s expedition has a “profoundly significant purpose”, according to the group, “to honour Abhaya”, the junior doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.“Her tragic passing last year deeply affected the nation. A previously unnamed peak, standing at 6,105 meters, will be symbolically dedicated to ‘Abhaya’ and will be renamed in her honour,” a statement issued by the group said.“This year, we have assembled a diverse group of professors, scholars, scientists, doctors, and experts from various fields. They will study agriculture, water resources, rivers, lakes, glaciers, climate, and more in the region. Additionally, we will conduct health check-ups for local residents and their livestock, promote education among the younger generation,” read the statement.Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Kolkata rape murderLeh Ladakh