The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps has put an indigenous mono rail system into full use at 16,000 feet in the Kameng Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh, marking a major step forward in high altitude logistics, stated a defence spokesperson.  

The system has been fully thought out, built, and placed on the ground to tackle one of the toughest challenges faced by soldiers in the region, making sure that forward posts keep getting supplies even when snow, rough terrain, and sudden weather cut them off, Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said in a statement.

He explained that the harsh and empty stretches of the Kameng Himalayas, where steep cliffs and high altitude often break essential supply routes, needed a new and workable idea to support troops through the year.

The mono rail system can move more than 300 kg of load in one trip, creating a dependable lifeline for remote posts that have no other way to receive supplies or communication.

Lt Col Rawat said the system keeps critical items for mission moving, including ammunition, rations, fuel, engineering tools, and other heavy or awkward loads that usually cannot be transported on such steep and unstable slopes.

He added that the system works during the day and night and keeps running even without an escort, during hail or storm, and under any weather condition.

Besides carrying supplies, the mono rail has also shown that it can help in quick casualty evacuation, giving a safe option in places where helicopters cannot land and foot evacuation becomes slow and risky.

Describing the effort as a sign of the creativity and adaptability of the Gajraj Corps, Lt Col Rawat said this in-house idea improves operational readiness, supports isolated posts more strongly, and shows the Army's focus on creating practical and mission-driven solutions in some of the toughest terrains in the country.