How many soldiers Post Siachen?

What’s the cost of staying at Siachen? * Both India and Pakistan have deployed around 5,000 troops (brigade strength). For India, costs of maintenance in the region is about Rs 5 crore a day. India has spent over Rs 7,500 crore for procurement of clothing and mountaineering equipment for soldiers.

Which is the highest paid post in army?

The top 5 highest paying jobs at Indian Army with reported salaries are:

• colonel (retd) – ₹27lakhs per year.
• brigadier – ₹27lakhs per year.
• major general – ₹27lakhs per year.
• colonel – ₹25lakhs per year.
• director – ₹24lakhs per year.

Do soldiers bath in Siachen?

In Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, temperatures routinely plummet to -50 degree Celsius and the soldiers of the Indian Army posted at the base have to battle frostbite and icy winds. When battling such harsh weather conditions, normal day-to-day activities like taking a bath is a luxury. At least till now.

What is the weather like at Siachen Base Camp?

Siachen Base Camp is north from the town of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. The Base Camp of Indian Army in the Siachen Glacier region is within Indian Territory but is claimed by Pakistan as theirs. The temperature goes down to -50 o C during winters. The Indian Army man the Glacier operations from the Base Camp.

How does the Indian Armed Forces guard the Indo-Pak border?

The Indian Armed Forces guard this border amidst extremely hot weather conditions, sometimes, shooting up to 50°C in some regions while dust storms, sand storms, and the blistering heat combine to make the desert region an unfit place for habitation altogether.

Is Aksai Chin a part of India or China?

The westernmost, Aksai Chin, is claimed by India as part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and region of Ladakh but is controlled and administered as part of the Chinese autonomous region of Xinjiang. The other large disputed territory, the easternmost, lies south of the McMahon Line.

Is Dras the coldest place in India?

If you remembered your geography classes in 8 th or 9 th standard, you can recall that Dras is the coldest place in India with temperatures going as low as -60 o C in winters. This place observes a sub-arctic climate and is known as the second coldest inhabited place in the world!