Troops in Ladakh get upgraded living facilities

As winter starts, the Indian Army has upgraded living facilities for troops deployed in Eastern Ladakh. In order to ensure operational efficiency of troops deployed in winters, the Indian Army has completed the establishment of habitat facilities for all troops deployed in the sector, an Indian Army statement said, referring to the high-to-super high altitudes of the Ladakh range. In addition, adequate civil infrastructure has also been identified to cater to any emergent requirements. Special shelters for material and equipment have also been put in place to save it from the heavy snow

The living accommodation that will protect the troops from the severe cold and wind chill factor includes fast erectable modular shelters. 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. Troops in the front line are accommodated in heated tents as per tactical considerations of their deployment. 

Altitudes in Ladakh range from High to Super High Altitude and the area experiences up to 40 feet of snowfall, after the month of November. Winter clothing, tents, heating appliances, ration are among the materials that were stocked and sent to forward locations where the Indian troops take on the Chinese belligerence.