Overview

• Project Himank reported reaching Mig La Pass at 19,400 feet on October 1, led by Chief Engineer Brig Vishal Srivastava, with the National and BRO flags hoisted at the summit.
• BRO says the altitude surpasses its prior Guinness-record road at Umling La at 19,024 feet, with no independent certification cited in current coverage.
• The new alignment in Leh district is presented as enhancing logistics and access to the border village of Fukche.
• BRO states it has built 11 of the world’s 14 highest motorable passes, underscoring its high-altitude road-building capability.
• Officials project tourism gains in Ladakh, highlighting Indus Valley views and a challenging high-elevation drive.