IOCL begins advance winter stocking for Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 15: In its commitment to uninterrupted fuel supply in remote and hilly regions, today Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has formally commenced its advance winter stocking for the Ladakh region.
This crucial logistical effort aims to ensure that both civilians and the armed forces stationed in Ladakh have reliable access to petroleum products during the harsh winter season. Advance winter stocking continues till October-November subject to weather conditions.
It is pertinent to mention here that 100s of drivers along with tankers from J&K also started similar exercise from Jalandhar Depot of IOCL and proceeded towards Ladakh as part of this exercise.
The ceremonial flag-off of the convoy of fuel tankers took place at the IOCL depot in Jammu in presence of Karan Singh Wazir, Chairman of the All Jammu & Kashmir Transport Welfare Association and Anan Sharma, a renowned transporter.
The other prominent attendees were Senior Depot Manager Shantanu Sharma, outgoing Senior Depot Manager L N Mohanty, Khalid Malik In-charge Consumer Sales J&K and Ranjit Singh, the president of the J&K Oil Tankers Drivers and Cleaners Union.
Every year, subject to weather conditions, this advance winter stocking is undertaken in either April or May. The advance fuel stocking necessity arises from the fact that during the peak winter season, heavy snowfall lead to the closure of major roads and mountain passes that connect Ladakh.
Karan Singh Wazir appreciated IOCL and drivers of the oil tankers in their commitment to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel.
Harasis Singh, a social activist highlighted the important role of drivers in carrying the fuel products to the Ladakh region challenging all problems on road. Other transporters including Surinder Singh Bittu, Chaman Lal and others also attended the program.

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