GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 10: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, accompanied by the ADC Ganderbal, today visited the Snow Clearance Control Room at Tulbagh, Ganderbal, to take stock of the operational preparedness and arrangements put in place for the ensuing winter season.

During the inspection, the AEE, Mechanical & Hospital Sub-Division 2nd, Ganderbal, briefed the DC regarding the availability of snow clearance machinery, the road network identified for mechanised snow clearance and the overall operational preparedness of the Control Room.

It was informed that a total of 12 snow clearance machines, including a snow cutter, are presently available. Out of these, three machines have been stationed at the Sub-Control Room, Kangan, to ensure prompt response to snowfall and snow clearance requirements in the area, while the remaining machines are stationed at the Main Control Room, Ganderbal.

The DC was apprised that a total road length of 284.18 kilometers has been identified for mechanised snow clearance across district Ganderbal. It was also apprised that the priority-wise categorisation has been made to facilitate systematic and phased snow clearance operations, with emphasis on ensuring connectivity on priority routes, particularly those essential for public movement and accessibility during the winter months.