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flag India's high court ordered winter gear for 2,575 border road workers facing -40°C temperatures.

flag The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the Border Roads Organisation to provide essential winter gear, including jackets, boots, gloves, and kerosene, to 2,575 casual labourers working on India-China border roads under Project Deepak. flag The court emphasized that these supplies are critical for worker safety in extreme conditions, with temperatures dropping to -40°C at elevations up to 15,000 feet. flag The directive follows a petition by the Deepak Project Workers Union, part of INTUC, highlighting life-threatening working conditions in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. flag While 2,292 workers have received winter jackets and some gear, the court mandated full distribution before winter ends. flag A follow-up hearing is set for January 7, 2026, to assess compliance. flag Union leaders called the order a historic step in protecting workers' health and dignity.

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