Indian Oil Corporation Limited on Tuesday said it has completed highest-ever advance winter stocking operation, supplying over one lakh kilolitres of petroleum products to Ladakh ahead of the annual winter shutdown.<\/p>\n
Every year, access to Ladakh through roads remains closed from December to April due to heavy snowfall at high mountain passes such as Zojila and Rohtang.<\/p>\n
To ensure uninterrupted fuel availability during this period, Indian Oil undertakes advance stocking before winter sets in, the company said.<\/p>\n
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These supplies are crucial for civilians as well as for the strategic requirements of the Indian Army in the region.<\/p>\n
Indian Oil\u2019s tanker drivers and field teams operate on one of the toughest fuel supply routes in the world, covering 1,600-2,000 km per trip over 7-8 days, the company said.<\/p>\n
They work in extreme conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 20 degrees Celsius, facing heavy snowfall, low oxygen levels and narrow mountain roads.<\/p>\n
Logistics are further affected by frequent disruptions on National Highway-44 due to weather conditions, seasonal congestion during the Amarnath Yatra and peak apple transportation, the company said.<\/p>\n
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The operation faced additional challenges this year following a cloudburst in Ramban district on April 20, which caused flash floods and landslides, temporarily trapping Indian Oil tankers and disrupting traffic on NH-44.<\/p>\n
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Supplies were also maintained during security-related restrictions after the Pahalgam incident on April 22 and during blackout conditions, the company said.<\/p>\n
Indian Oil Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney interacted with tanker drivers to boost morale and acknowledge their efforts.<\/p>\n
He said the company\u2019s motto, \u201cPehle Indian, Phir Oil,\u201d reflects its commitment to serving the nation first.<\/p>\n
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With this record winter stocking operation, Indian Oil has reaffirmed its role in ensuring fuel security in some of the country\u2019s most challenging and remote regions, the company said. (Agenciese)<\/p>\n
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