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Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
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The Union Government inaugurated "Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan", marking a historic effort to open up areas previously restricted for tourism due to strategic reasons.
What is Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan?
- "Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan" is a new initiative by the Indian Army and the Ministry of Tourism, launched to promote battlefield tourism in India.
- The project aims to showcase significant battlefields and border sites across the country where military action has occurred in the past, including notable locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.
- The Ministry of Tourism has developed a dedicated website for Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan, where visitors can find essential information about the 77 selected sites.
- Sites included in Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: The program highlights 77 historic sites where major military events have taken place, with a focus on border regions. Some notable locations include:
- Galwan Valley (Ladakh): Site of the 2020 India-China clashes.
- Doklam: The site of the 2017 standoff between India and China, located at the tri-junction between India, Bhutan, and China.
- Dras (Kargil, Ladakh): Known for the 1999 Kargil War.
- Siachen Base Camp (Ladakh): The highest battlefield in the world, home to ongoing tensions.
- Longewala (Rajasthan): Famous for the 1971 India-Pakistan war, particularly the Battle of Longewala.
- Bum La and Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh):
- Bum La Pass is a high-altitude pass located at the border of India and Tibet. It is located in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Kibithu is India's easternmost inhabitat place which stands on the line of control or LAC.
These sites have been carefully selected for their historical significance and role in India’s military history.
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