Army may save â¹300cr per year by making gear for Siachen soldiers
The Indian Army is expected to save â¹300 crore annually by stopping imports and manufacturing specialised equipment and clothes for soldiers deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. The Army reportedly plans to take the private sector's help to manufacture the equipment. Currently, the equipment is sourced from the US, Canada and Switzerland and costs around â¹800 crore annually. 