NEW DELHI, Aug 4: The Army has formalised the induction of Bactrian camels, the hardy, short and double-humped species found in Ladakh, for patrolling and ferrying loads to remote posts in high altitude areas.
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The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) in Leh had earlier handed over 14 trained and deployable Bactrian camels, along with standard operating procedures and health records for training and management, to the Army’s 14 Corps.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is also examining the use of Bactrian camels.
While an extensive network of roads has been developed in Ladakh, the last-mile connectivity to remote posts is through porters and pack animals. Drones as well as mechanical mules are also being introduced for logistics. (Agencies)
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