Brief History

• The Project was raised on 04 Dec 1985 at Leh for the development of road communication in Ladakh region. The "Mountain Tamers" as they are called, have been instrumental in creating and maintaining roads, airfields in the most inhospitable terrain and are presently the custodians of approx 2216.24 Km of roads in Ladakh. The entire area of responsibility of the Project falls in high altitude with challenging working conditions and limited working season. The Project continues to make great strides in achieving its targets which are of Strategic and Operational importance.

• Project Himank has the distinction of supporting the Army during various operations undertaken in the region. The Project ensures the maintenance of communication and access to strategic areas close to the Line of Actual Control with China and had been instrumental in keeping both the Leh - Manali and the Zojila axis open during Op VIJAY, thus ensuring road communication and axes to strategic areas close to line of control with Pakistan.

• The Project has cemented an unbreakable bond with the populace of Ladakh and has done yeoman service in restoration of road communication, clearing landslides and avalanches, constructions of bridges, snow clearance and opening of air fields.