jj correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 09: In a major boost to winter connectivity to Ladakh, the strategically important Zojila Pass remained open during the winter season this year, marking a historic milestone.
Brigadier Rahul Oberoi, Chief Engineer Project Vijay, according to the news agency said, “Keeping the Zojila Pass open for such a long duration during winter is a major strategic and logistical achievement. It ensured the continued supply of essential commodities to Kargil and other parts of Ladakh during the holy month of Ramadan.”
He said that about a decade ago, the pass used to remain closed for nearly five months during winter, isolating Ladakh from the rest of the country. However, with the induction of modern technology, advanced snow-clearance equipment and improved operational planning, the Border Roads Organisation has been able to extend the operational period of the pass.
BRO scripts history: Keeps Zojila Pass open in winter, ensures Ladakh connectivity
