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DIHAR sets up a new centre,plans to undertake several scientific & research activities
in Ladakh region.


Changla (Leh), October 4, (Scoop News)-For carrying out of high altitude application of varied components like fuel cells, batteries and micro engines besides evaluation of electronic and communication devices, the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh has set up its new laboratory in Ladakh region.

The centre is all set to be the world’s highest terrestrial Research and Development unit where high wind velocity and ultra violet radiation besides temperature plummeting below 45’C during winter with diminished atmospheric pressure offers lot of scope for research in frontal areas of food and agriculture besides other scientific activities.

The unit would study “well being” of the soldiers deployed on Siachen glacier and other high altitude forward defence posts s n along both Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LoAC) facing Pakistan and China in Ladakh region.

The laboratory would be undertaking several scientific and research activities which includes conservation and s n propagation of endangered high altitude medicinal plants, testing, validation and demonstration of mobile and portable green houses, plant genetic resources and soil less micro farming technologies for fresh food in landlocked areas in the region.

The new centre will also conduct scientific research on life science besides human physiological activities.

Built at an elevation of 17,600 feet above the sea level, the new DIHAR research centre, a subsidiary of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is 75 km east of Leh town on way to Pongong Lake.



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