Project Samudra Shikhar — supporting Kamya Bhardwaj in her pursuit to become the first Indian woman to complete the Oceans Seven Challenge.
The Oceans Seven is widely regarded as the swimming equivalent of mountaineering’s Seven Summits. Kamya’s mission is to complete seven of the world’s toughest ocean crossings and create a historic milestone for Indian women in endurance sport.
Born on 23 July 2006 and from Gurugram, Kamya Bhardwaj has already demonstrated exceptional endurance through a record-setting Palk Strait double crossing between India and Sri Lanka. Oceans Seven is her next defining challenge.
Track every challenge by location, status and story — from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Molokai Channel.
Strong currents, low temperatures, marine life, changing weather patterns and long hours in open seas test physical endurance, mental resilience, navigation, cold-water adaptation and decision-making.
The campaign links a cumulative 250 kilometres of preparation and Oceans Seven crossings to transparent support — ₹50,000 per kilometre, with a total expected campaign of ₹1.25 crore.
Donate NowCampaign support is structured around preparation, safe execution, storytelling and long-term social impact.
Coaching, endurance preparation, recovery and performance support.
International travel, channel booking fees, escort boats, observers, safety and insurance.
Documentation, storytelling, photos, film, campaign updates and public engagement.
School engagement, girls in sport, leadership workshops and future swimming initiatives.
Through its Lakshya Programme, M3M Foundation supports sporting excellence, emerging athletes, women in sport and role models who can inspire future generations.
Partner with the campaign as a Journey Partner, Ocean Partner or Kilometre Partner.
17 Aug 2026
Campaign training footage captures the scale, repetition and focus behind long-distance open-water preparation.
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2026
The proposed campaign links 250 cumulative kilometres to a transparent support model of ₹50,000 per kilometre.
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A long-term sporting mission to support Kamya Bhardwaj in pursuing a historic Oceans Seven achievement.
Read story →Kamya’s journey can evolve into a national movement for girls in sport — carrying the Tricolour, the aspirations of young girls and the belief that Indian women can compete with the very best in the world.