The citation for this award reads as the following:[29] Lance Naik Chhering Norbu Bodh was selected as a member of the Indian Army Everest Expedition 2001.

Re-entering the Death Zone on Everest above 26,000ft at night required every ounce of physical and mental strength apart from conspicuous courage.

He soon started losing strength due to cold, strong winds, poor snow conditions and lack of oxygen.

At Hillary Step he was thoroughly exhausted but in a superhuman effort, he marshalled his remaining energy and clawed his way up the dangerous precipice of rock covered with verglas.

His mind fought against loss of energy, numbness in fingers and toes and lack of oxygen but he made it through the step.

[31] Bodh, a JCO in the Indian army, was made an Honorary Captain while approaching retirement, on account of his distinguished career.