In the Zojila Tunnel Project, #MEILians are diligently crossing milestones amidst sub-zero conditions in #Meenamarg, #Dras in the #Himalayas, the world's second coldest inhabitation after Siberia, Russia. While excavating large tunnels, where the rock's condition is subpar, the "heading and benching" approach is taken. With this technique, the top part of the tunnel is driven before the bottom part. The bottom bench is then used as temporary support to build the roof arch's lining. In the #Zojil