Srinagar: In order to prepare the employees of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for high-altitude operations, the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has transferred critical high-altitude sustenance technologies to the organization. The technology was handed over during an orientation workshop held at PGCIL’s regional headquarters in Jammu. The initiative aims to train employees for the 5000 MW Pang-Kaithal High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Project in Ladakh.
The Pang-Kaithal HVDC Project, which is located at an altitude of 15,760 feet, is an important step to enhance energy security in the region of Ladakh. According to the authorities, it will ensure wider integration of solar power into India’s national grid. In the past, DRDO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PGCIL to provide technical knowledge on high-altitude induction and sustenance.
DIPAS is known for its work in high-altitude research. It has previously formulated adaptation protocols for the Indian Army in the Himalayan region. The laboratory has also developed a range of solutions for high-altitude conditions, including nutritional ration scales, protective clothing, non-conventional energy-based shelters, and cold-injury prevention creams.
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