Jitendra Prasad VSM, CE(P) Yojak, Maj Arvind, Officer Commanding 126 RCC, flags off vehicles on NPD

LADAKH, July 1: Jitendra Prasad VSM, Chief Engineer (P) Yojak, along with Maj Arvind, Officer Commanding 126 RCC, visited the Shinkula pass on 30th June and flagged off the heavy vehicle convoy through the pass along the strategic NPD route.

The plying of heavy vehicles through the pass made Border Roads Organization achieve another milestone in record time as heavy vehicles plied through the pass, for the first time in history.

Now, with heavy vehicles plying through the pass towards Zanskar, the economy of Zanskar will see a major improvement and will ease the life of Zanskari people.

CE Yojak informed the media about undergoing work and proposed plans for Shinkula. The CE added that the Shinkula pass will be beautified to attract tourist influx, a BRO Cafe will be made and on request of the people of Zanskar, Stupas will be constructed near the pass.

The CE lauded the efforts made by ‘Karmayogis’ of 126 RCC as they worked in extended hours amidst cold and harsh weather, at an altitude of 16580ft, to complete the task in four days.

On his 2 days inspection visit, Shri Jitendra Prasad VSM will be inspecting the NPD road from Darcha to Nimmoo via Padum.