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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Masterstroke by Modi govt as India fast-tracks construction of new road along LAC that will make China 'blind' to Indian troops due to...
New Delhi: Following the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 amid a border standoff with China, India has fast-tracked the construction of the new road. Additionally, to boost border infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), an alternate route to the strategic Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector in Ladakh, will be ready next year which will be free of surveillance by Chinese soldiers. It will reduce travel time drastically The 130-km-long new route, via Sasoma-Saser La-Saser Brangsa-Gapshan-DBO, will be a secure and faster alternative to the existing Darbuk-Shyok-DBO (DSDBO) road, which is vulnerable to Chinese surveillance, reports India Today. It further says that the travel time will be down from 2 days to 12 hours as the new road, being built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), will reduce the distance from Leh to DBO by 79 km, reducing the commuting time drastically. How will it help Indian troops? This will not only allow India to mobilise troops without being exposed to Chinese observation, but will smoothen logistics movement in the critical border area. The world's highest airstrip at 16,614 feet is located at Daulat Beg Oldie. It holds immense strategic value due to its proximity to the Karakoram Pass and the contentious Depsang region. BRO upgrades bridges Defence sources said the BRO has upgraded nine bridges on the new route from 40-tonne to 70-tonne load capacity to facilitate the movement of heavier vehicles and artillery. Trials with Bofors and other systems have already been conducted successfully. The road originates from Sasoma in the Nubra Valley, close to the Siachen base camp. It will allow direct connectivity to DBO without needing to cross Leh. BRO's 'Project Vijayak' is undertaking the construction from Sasoma to Saser Brangsa, while 'Project Himank' is looking after the project to DBO. The total estimated budget is Rs 500 crore.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
New 130-km road near DBO keeps Indian army movements out of China's prying eyes
The Border Roads Organisation ( BRO ) is in the final stages of constructing a 130-kilometre alternative road to the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) military outpost in eastern Ladakh. The project, passing through Sasoma in the Nubra Valley, Saser Brangsa, Gapshan, and ending at DBO, is expected to be fully operational by October-November 2026, according to sources. Advantages over existing routes The alternative road offers improved operational security, as the Chinese People's Liberation Army will find it more difficult to monitor movements along this new route compared to the existing 255-kilometre Darbuk-Shyok-DBO road. The current road runs almost parallel to the LAC before ending approximately 20 kilometres short of the Karakoram Pass . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Analytics Product Management Project Management Healthcare Cybersecurity others Others Public Policy Data Science CXO MBA Leadership Data Science healthcare Finance Management Digital Marketing Design Thinking Operations Management Technology Artificial Intelligence MCA Degree PGDM Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details Current progress and strategic significance Connectivity work from Sasoma to Saser Brangsa, including black-topping, has been completed, with approximately 60-70% of the road eastwards towards Murgo and Gapshan finished. A source stated that heavy military equipment, including artillery guns such as Bofors, have already been transported on the completed sections to test their load capacity. The new route will enhance the capability to rapidly move soldiers, weapons, and logistics to the frontier. India accelerated construction of this alternative road following last year's military disengagement in the Depsang Plains and ongoing military confrontations with China, highlighting the strategic importance of secure and efficient connectivity to the DBO sector. Geographical and tactical details The DBO outpost, situated at an altitude of 16,614 feet, includes an advance landing ground (ALG) and overlooks the Karakoram Pass. It lies a few kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the China-controlled Aksai Chin region. A seven-kilometre tunnel under Saser La Pass, located at 17,660 feet, is planned to provide all-weather connectivity. Live Events Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Border game changer: Strategic 'China-proof' road near LAC to be ready next year
In a boost to border infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), an alternate route to the strategic Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector in Ladakh, free of surveillance by Chinese soldiers, will be ready next year. India has fast-tracked the construction of the new road following the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 amid a border standoff with 130-km-long new route, via Sasoma-Saser La-Saser Brangsa-Gapshan-DBO, will be a secure and faster alternative to the existing Darbuk-Shyok-DBO (DSDBO) road, which is vulnerable to Chinese CUT TRAVEL TIME FROM 2 DAYS TO 12 HOURSThe new road, being built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), will reduce the distance from Leh to DBO by 79 km and cut down the travel time dramatically from two days to just 11-12 hours. This will not only allow India to mobilise troops without being exposed to Chinese observation, but will smoothen logistics movement in the critical border Beg Oldie houses the world's highest airstrip at 16,614 feet, and holds immense strategic value due to its proximity to the Karakoram Pass and the contentious Depsang region, where China has frequently challenged Indian sources said the BRO has upgraded nine bridges on the new route from 40-tonne to 70-tonne load capacity to facilitate the movement of heavier vehicles and artillery. Trials with Bofors and other systems have already been conducted road originates from Sasoma in the Nubra Valley, close to the Siachen base camp. It will allow direct connectivity to DBO without needing to cross 'Project Vijayak' is undertaking the construction from Sasoma to Saser Brangsa, while 'Project Himank' is looking after the project to DBO. The total estimated budget is Rs 500 CHALLENGESThe terrain and extreme weather conditions presented formidable engineering at an altitude of over 17,000 feet, the region is prone to heavy snowfall and oxygen scarcity, limiting the construction window to just 5-6 months aid the construction workers, the BRO set up special "oxygen cafes" to ensure efficiency and safety. Several other strategic projects are going on in the region to enhance troop a detailed report is being prepared for an 8-km tunnel at Saser La (17,660 feet) to enable all-weather access. Once built, it will further enhance the road's strategic utility.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Construction of 130-km alternative road to DBO outpost in Ladakh reaches final stages
Representational Image NEW DELHI: The new alternative 130-km road to the country's strategically located Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) military outpost in eastern Ladakh is now in the final stages of construction in the forbidding high-altitude region, with the entire stretch likely to be fully operational by Oct-Nov next year. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been working hard to complete this much-needed alternative road to the crucial sector - which includes Depsang Plains where Indian and Chinese troops disengaged in Oct last year - from Sasoma in the Nubra Valley through Saser Brangsa to the DBO outpost, as reported by TOI earlier. DBO, which includes an advance landing ground (ALG) at an altitude of 16,614 feet, overlooks the Karakoram Pass and is just a few km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the China-occupied Aksai Chin region. All connectivity work from Sasoma to Saser Brangsa on the new road, including black-topping, and around 60%-70% of it eastwards towards Murgo and Gapshan has been completed by BRO, said sources. "Some heavy military equipment, including artillery guns like Bofors, have been moved on the completed stretches to test their load-carrying capacity. The entire 130-km road (Sasoma-Saser La-Saser Brangsa-Gapshan-DBO) should be ready by Oct-Nov 2026," a source said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It will enhance the capacity to move soldiers, weapons and logistics faster to the frontier. A seven-km tunnel under Saser La (La means pass), which is at an altitude of 17,660 feet, is also planned for all-weather connectivity. The People's Liberation Army will not be able to easily track military movements on the new road, unlike the existing 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-DBO road that runs almost parallel to the LAC before ending around 20 km short of the Karakoram Pass. India had stepped-up the construction of the new 130-km road in the backdrop of the military confrontation with China.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
India's artillery power: From Kargil's Bofors to hypersonic shells of the future
In this episode of Battle Cry, the focus is on the modernisation of the Indian Artillery, tracing its evolution from the 1999 Kargil conflict to the 2025 Operation Sindoor. The programme examines the shift from the Bofors howitzers, which were pivotal in 1999, to the Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles and the indigenously developed Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) of 2025. It delves into the ambitious Field Artillery Rationalization Plan of 1999 and the current progress under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. A key point of discussion is the future of artillery, with projects at institutions like IIT Madras working on hypersonic shells and ramjet technology to significantly enhance firing ranges.
