The Indian Army and the Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) have jointly installed the Avalanche Monitoring Radar, the first of its kind in India, in north Sikkim

Benefits of Avalanche Monitoring Radar:

Detection of avalanches (within 3 seconds of the trigger) and landslides.
Assist in saving valuable life of troops and civilians as also vehicles in super high altitude areas

DGRE is the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s wing involved in forecasting and mitigating avalanche hazards faced by the Indian Army in the Himalayan region.

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