The facilities include hot water supply, internal heating and electricity.
New Delhi:
The Indian military has set up improved living facilities for troops deployed in eastern Ladakh, an area that receives up to 40 feet of snow each year after November and where temperatures drop to 30 to 40 degrees.
Eastern Ladakh has also made headlines in recent months as part of the ongoing military clash with Chinese troops along the Line of Effective Control (LoAC).
“In order to ensure the operational effectiveness of troops deployed in winters, the Indian Army has completed the establishment of habitat facilities for all troops deployed in the area,” a statement said today. Indian army, referring to the high and super high altitudes of Ladakh. interval.
“In addition to the smart camps with integrated facilities that have been built over the years, additional state-of-the-art habitats with integrated amenities for electricity, water, heating, health and hygiene facilities have recently been created. to welcome the troops ”. said the statement.
According to him, the troops on the front line are housed in heated tents according to the tactical considerations of their deployment. In addition, adequate civilian infrastructure has also been identified to meet the emerging needs of soldiers.
Indian and Chinese troops have been at an impasse since early May along the Line of Effective Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The situation deteriorated in June following the clash in the Galwan Valley in which both sides suffered losses.
As many as 20 Indian soldiers were killed on June 15 and 16 following an attempt by the Chinese to unilaterally change the status quo.
In October, staff affiliated with the state-run Chinese media released footage of preparations being made in the region by the Chinese military ahead of winter. This included the provision of solar and wind power plants and the 24-hour hot water supply.
Winter is coming. Detachable self-heating barracks equipped for #Chinaof #PLA frontline troops under the command of Xinjiang and Xizang (Tibet).
Solar and wind energy, hot water 24 hours a day, showers, canteens and many others equipped. pic.twitter.com/fUyKBmguCf– Shen Shiwei 沈 诗 伟 (@shen_shiwei) October 10, 2020
