Special winter-grade diesel has been launched in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The new diesel will cater for the extreme winter conditions found in the cold climate desert.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched the supplyof 'Special Grade Diesel' in Ladakh, via video conferencing. Union Minister ofPetroleum & Natural Gas and BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyalwere also present at the launch.

The winter-grade diesel has been deployed by Indian Oil Corporation to address the problem of loss of fluidity in fuel during extreme winter conditions.