Indian Army Deploys Indigenous 16,000-ft Monorail in Arunachal - A Game-Changer for High-Altitude Logistics
Razor-sharp ridgelines of Arunachal just got a tech upgrade. The Indian Army has fielded an indigenous high-altitude monorail system that's straight-up redefining the way supplies reach soldiers posted in some of the wildest Himalayan zones.
Constructed by the Gajraj Corps-also known as IV Corps-this monorail has the ability to hustle at heights touching 16,000 feet, and it is already humming in the remote Kameng belt, where "roads" are pretty much a myth and regular vehicles tap out long before the climb even begins. A demonstration clip posted online by Gajraj Corps on X had grabbed instant attention, and for good reason.
For troops used to trekking along shaky mountain trails with oxygen thinning out and temperatures sinking fast, this system feels like a blessing forged in steel. It's designed to slash transit time, lighten the brutal load soldiers carry, and cut down the life-risking grind of moving essentials through unforgiving terrain.
This is not a one-time flex, but part of the steady push of Gajraj Corps to level up mobility and support across high-altitude zones. Earlier this year, the Corps set up special grazier huts in Kumrotsar, Tawang's Zemithang Circle, boosting both local community welfare and border infrastructure.
Raised during the 1962 Indo-China conflict, the Tezpur-based Gajraj Corps oversees the eastern front through its 71 Mountain Division, 5 “Ball of Fire” Division, and 21 “Real Horn” Division — handling everything from conventional ops to counter-insurgency duties.
With the arrival of this monorail, the Army signals one thing loud and clear: Modernization isn't coming someday-it's already climbing the mountains.
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