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Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced Snow Clearance Works to restore access to Ladakh Region from Manali side.
Every winter, the strategically important National Highway-03, connecting Leh with Manali, witnesses extreme weather conditions leading to heavy snowfall and avalanches, blocking the road starting from November till it is cleared by Border Roads Organisation. This poses significant challenges for the inhabitants and security forces in Ladakh, who rely on the highway for essential supplies, medical emergencies and connectivity to the rest of the country.
(SUBHEAD)A team of highly skilled engineers of 111 RCC/753 BRTF along with most advanced snow clearing machineries and equipments have been employed for this massive task of snow clearance. The extreme cold climatic conditions, gusty winds and sub-zero temperatures in treacherous terrain at altitudes ranging beyond 17000 ft makes the work more challenging, despite which the Team of Border Roads Organisation is working tirelessly to reopen the highway and timely restore the crucial link to Ladakh.
The efforts of BRO’s Snow Clearance Team will not only alleviate the hardships faced by the residents of Ladakh but will also enhance the operational capability of Military Forces in the region, demonstrating BRO's unwavering commitment towards Nation Building.
