The Indian Army and Defence Geoinformatics and Research Establishment (DGRE) jointly installed India’s first avalanche monitoring radar in North Sikkim.
This radar is a first of its kind in India.
It has the capability to detect avalanches within three seconds of its trigger.
It will assist in saving troops’ lives and reducing damage to property in super high-altitude areas.
The avalanche radar was made operational by DGRE of DRDO.