The Indian Army has completed establishment of habitat facilities for all troops deployed in eastern Ladakh to ensure operational efficiency in the harsh winter months, it said on Wednesday.
The Army said that apart from smart camps with integrated facilities which have been built over the years, additional state-of-the-art habitats with integrated arrangements for electricity, water, heating facilities, health and hygiene have been recently created to accommodate the troops.
Excellent habitat facilities established for troops in eastern ladakh.
"Troops in frontline are accommodated in heated tents as per tactical considerations of their deployment. In addition, adequate civil infrastructure has also been identified to cater for any emergent requirements," it said.
India and China are locked in a military standoff since early May in eastern Ladakh.
The region sees temperature dipping to minus 30-40 degrees Celsius and experiences up to 40 feet of snowfall after the month of November. In addition, road access to the region also get affected for a brief period of time, it said.
Better habitat facilities established for troops in eastern ladakh.
"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," the Army said.
The Indian Army has completed establishment of habitat facilities for all troops deployed in the sector.
India and China are locked in a military standoff since early May in eastern Ladakh.
Bettter tent facilities for troops in Eastern Ladakh amid India-China stand off.
Latest India News
