An indigenous mono rail system was made operationalised at 16,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng Himalayas. This marks a major breakthrough in high-altitude logistics.
This mono rail system could transport more than 300 kg of load in a single run. This would be of great support to the forces as it would work as a reliable lifeline to remote posts that lack any other mode of communication or supply.
The system has been successfully conceptualised, engineered, and deployed to address one of the toughest operational challenges faced by troops in the region, which is — ensuring uninterrupted supply to forward posts routinely cut off by snow, extreme terrain, and unpredictable weather — said Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat.
Irrespective of the weather, the system is operational day and night and functions with or without escort.
The mono rail system ensures the smooth movement of mission-critical stores, ammunition, rations, fuel, engineering equipment, and other heavy or awkward loads across steep, unstable gradients where traditional transport methods often fail, Lt Rawat further added.
Beneficial in rescue —
The mono rail has also demonstrated potential for rapid casualty evacuation, offering a safe alternative in areas where helicopter evacuation may be impossible and foot evacuation is slow and dangerous.
Describing the initiative as a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of the Gajraj Corps, Lt Col Rawat said the in-house innovation enhances operational readiness, strengthens sustainability in isolated posts, and underscores the Army’s commitment to delivering practical, mission-focused solutions in some of the country’s most challenging terrains.
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