China to buy tentage worth Rs 3 billion for winter survival along the LAC

As military and diplomatic dialogue remain open between India and China, China indicates its persistence in withdrawing its troops from LAC. After inconclusive discussion of seventh round of corps commander level meeting, China is w preparing for winter. Intelligence reports have revealed that China has signed a deal for procurement of special tents worth about three billion rupees. se tents are being purchased for winter of Lakh.

According to reports, China has signed a special tents deal with Guangzhou Plato Plastic Company for 2 billion 94 crore rupees. se tents provide a comfortable place for soldiers to stay at altitudes above 15000 feet. se tents are being prepared for soldier halts, especially in dry and low oxygen areas.

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Inside se tents are inbuilt arrangements to keep tents warm and air flowing. Considering a large number of se tents, it is being speculated that China is t rey to reduce number of its troops on LAC even in winter, and it is making necessary arrangements to maintain number of soldiers through winters. 

forces of China and India have been facing each or for last five months. About 50 thousand soldiers are deployed face-to-face from both sides.

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temperature has started falling in se areas of Lakh and it is expected that swfall will start here by next week. In coming days, temperature here will go down to minus 40 degrees and n biggest challenge will be to keep soldiers safe here.

According to reports, Chinese soldiers have started falling ill due to cold. Indian Army has also me all necessary arrangements to protect its soldiers from cold. Indian Army soldiers deployed along LAC are undergoing routine health checkups to avoid casualties due to harsh wear conditions. Lack of oxygen and temperature dipping down to minus 40 degrees creates a challenge for human survival, especially on mountain peaks.

Indian defence forces are well prepared for deployment through winters in area. Officials said that Indian Army is fully-equipped with special winter clothing and shelter even at peaks. date and nda of next WMCC meeting and next round of corps commander level talks will be decided soon and until any decision is taken, Indian forces will hold ir positions with strong presence and morale.

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