The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced the construction of a 64-km Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road near Hanle in Eastern Ladakh’s Demchok sector. This road, connecting Likaru to Fukche, will reach a height of 19,400 ft in Mig La, making it the world’s highest motorable road. It offers an alternate land connectivity route to the Fukche advanced landing pad, situated just 2.5 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This groundbreaking project is noteworthy as it’s executed entirely by an All Woman Road Construction Company, led by a five-member All Woman Border Road Task Force.
Prelims pointer
- Likaru-Mig La-Fukche Road: A 64-km road project under BRO’s initiative, linking Likaru and Fukche near Hanle in Eastern Ladakh. Once completed, it will be the world’s highest motorable road, located at a height of 19,400 ft in Mig La.
- Line of Actual Control (LAC): The demarcation line that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory in the border regions, often a point of contention and disputes between India and China.
- Fukche Advanced Landing Pad: A landing facility located 2.5 km from the LAC, which will gain land connectivity through the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road, enhancing strategic access.
- All Woman Road Construction Company: A pioneering effort where a road construction project is entirely executed by a team of women, showcasing their capabilities and breaking gender stereotypes.
- Umling La Pass: Currently holding the record for the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 ft, Umling La Pass is a part of “Project Himank” by BRO, connecting Chishumle to Demchok villages in Ladakh, near the LAC.