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What are the main economic activities in Ladakh region?
Historically, agriculture has been the mainstay of the Ladakhi economy. The majority of Ladakhis are self-supporting farmers, living in small settlements scattered across the high desert. Small-scale farming was developed by them, which gave a boost to the economy.
What is the importance of Siachen glacier for Indian army?
The strategic importance of the region from an Indian point of view can be seen from the map. Firstly, the Saltoro Ridge overlooks the area of Gilgit–Baltistan of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) that is under dispute with Pakistan. Secondly, it guards the routes leading to Leh, the principal town and capital of Ladakh.
What is the main product of Ladakh?
Barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans are the main agricultural products. Apples and apricots are grown in warmer regions of low altitude.
Why are the Depsang Plains so important to India?
The strategic and military threat to the plains is the greatest along the eastern Ladakh, which is also part of the SSN. But more than being a strategic offensive area, the Depsang Plains are actually more of a defensive feature in nature. Also read:Army, Air Force, Navy reported around 20,000 Covid cases & 35 deaths, govt tells Rajya Sabha
Is Depsang issue different from current standoff between India and China?
“The Depsang issue is different from the current standoff that is taking place between India and China,” a source had told ThePrint. “The Chinese have been blocking India’s patrol from bottleneck areas to PP11, PP12, PP12 A and PP 13.
Is the Lac at Depsang Plains disputed?
The Depsang Plains come under India’s Sub Sector North (SSN) and as elsewhere, the LAC here is disputed. The SSN is sandwiched between the Siachen Glacier on one side and Chinese-controlled Aksai Chin on the other.
Is China deploying troops in Depsang Plains?
Around 30 km south-east from the important airstrip of Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), the Chinese army has moved and deployed in large numbers up to a place called Y-junction or Bottleneck on the Depsang plains. Sources said the Chinese deployments include troops, heavy vehicles, specialist military equipment.