The Indian Army has established upgraded living facilities for troops deployed in Eastern Ladakh, a sector that receives up to 40 feet of snow after November every year and where temperatures fall up to negative 30-40 degrees.
Eastern Ladakh has also been in news for the past few months in connection with the ongoing military face-off with Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC).
"In order to ensure operational efficiency of troops deployed in winters, Indian Army has completed establishment of habitat facilities for all troops deployed in the sector," an Indian Army statement said today, referring to the high-to-super high altitudes of the Ladakh range. The development may also be indicative of longer troop deployment in the sector this winter, particularly in the wake of the LAC standoff.
"Apart from the smart camps with integrated facilities which have been built over the years, additional state-of-the-art habitat with integrated arrangements for electricity, water, heating facilities, health and hygiene have been recently created to accommodate the troops," the statement said.
Troops on the front line, according to it, are accommodated in heated tents as per the tactical considerations of their deployment. In addition, adequate civil infrastructure has also been identified to cater to any emergent requirements of the soldiers.
Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a stand-off since early May along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. The situation deteriorated in June following the Galwan Valley clash in which both sides suffered casualties.
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