Military sources said the Army is aiming at saving nearly Rs 300 crore annually by indigenous production of these items which are, at present, sourced from countries like the US, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
Project HIMANK successfully undertook the challenge of constructing the bridge on Khalsar-Sasoma road, an important axis connecting Nubra Valley to Siachen Glacier base.
The bravery and valour of soldiers deployed in Siachen over the past 34 years, the president said, had given every Indian the confidence that the borders were safe and secure.
The Siachen Glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.
Six officers were among the army personnel who lost their lives while guarding the glacier which is at an altitude of above 20,000 ft.
This is Nirmala Sitharaman's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir as Defence Minister.
Emphasising on strategic importance of Siachen, India had made it clear to Pakistan that the solution to Siachen issue is part of the larger issue which incorporates Pakistan's support to terrorism in the country, the
It is easy to get away with getting your names, spellings and facts wrong at some point, except if you happen to be a public figure, least of all in the field of politics.
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