On top of the world at just THIRTEEN: Girl from India's lowest caste becomes youngest female to conquer Everest
- Malavath Poorna, 13, reached the top of Mount Everest on May 25
- The teen is a member of India's lowest caste, the Dalits or 'untouchables', and her laborer parents earn less than $600 a year
- She was among a group of disadvantaged students chosen for the expedition
- The student said she wanted her climb to inspire other young people from impoverished backgrounds
After spending her life at the bottom of the heap, Malavath Poorna has finally come out on top.
The 13-year-old girl from India's lowest caste has become the youngest female to conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.
Proud parent: Malavath Poorna attended a special ceremony with her father (both pictured)
