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Project Himank Breaks World Record: Ladakh Now Home to the World's Highest Motorable Road.!

By Shravanthi R
Project Himank Breaks World Record: Ladakh Now Home to the World's Highest Motorable Road.!

The new motorable road built by Project Himank at Mig La Pass in Ladakh, at an altitude of 19,400 feet, has surpassed the Umling La record and is reported to be the highest road in the world.

Ladakh: India has once again broken a Guinness World Record for building the world's highest motorable road. Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved this historic feat by constructing a new road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh, situated at a staggering altitude of 19,400 feet.

This new road eclipses the previous record held by the Umling La Pass, also in Ladakh, which stands at 19,024 feet. The BRO had conceived the plan two years ago and has now laid the foundation for the world's highest motorable road on the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche route in Ladakh. realme NARZO 80 Lite 4G (Beach Gold, 6GB+128GB) | 6300mAh Segment's Biggest Battery | 7.94mm Slim Design | 300% Ultra Volume | Pulse Light: 9 Colors, 5 Glow Modes | Ai Assist

Strategic and Socio-Economic Significance -

This monumental achievement not only puts Ladakh and India on the global map but also holds significant strategic and socio-economic importance:

  • Strategic Access: The Indian Army shared that this route is intended to serve as a crucial feeder road, facilitating easier access for the armed forces to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and significantly reducing travel time.

  • Local Development: The road is expected to boost tourism and drive the socio-economic development of the nearby villages by improving connectivity and encouraging prosperity.

The BRO officials and engineers have been widely lauded for their dedication and spirit in completing this challenging project at such an extreme altitude. India is now the first country to hold the distinction of having the world's two highest motorable roads. Also Read: Digital Self-Reliance: Education Ministry Mandates Adoption of Zoho Office Suite, Here's the Information..