The Corps shared a demonstration video of the monorail on social media platform X, highlighting its operational capabilities. The initiative is aimed at reducing both the physical strain on soldiers, who often carry heavy loads over narrow mountain trails, and the logistical risks posed by harsh weather, loose rocks, and low oxygen levels in high-altitude zones.
“The monorail will significantly cut down transportation time and improve the safety of essential supply deliveries,” said a spokesperson for Gajraj Corps.
The monorail complements other infrastructure projects undertaken by the Corps to support troops in extreme conditions. Earlier in January 2025, two grazier huts were inaugurated at Kumrotsar in the Zemithang Circle of Tawang, and specialised glacier huts have been set up at high altitudes to provide shelter and operational support to deployed personnel.
Gajraj Corps, also known as the Indian Army’s IV Corps, is headquartered in Tezpur, Assam, and is responsible for operations in India’s eastern sector. Raised on October 4, 1962, during the Indo-China War, the Corps undertakes conventional warfare as well as counter-insurgency operations. Its formations include the 71 Mountain Division, the 5 “Ball of Fire” Division, and the 21 "Real Horn" Division.
The introduction of the monorail is part of the Army’s broader efforts to enhance logistical efficiency in challenging terrains, ensuring that forward-deployed troops receive timely supplies and operational support while minimizing risks associated with high-altitude deployments.
This indigenous initiative underscores the Army’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen defence preparedness in the Himalayan frontier
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