News: A private telecom service provider has deployed 4G and 5G connectivity services to Siachen Glacier.
About Siachen Glacier
- Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas.
- It lies between Saltoro Ridge to the west and the main Karakoram range to the east.
- It is the world’s second longest non-polar glacier, after Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan.
- Siachen glacier is also known as the Third Pole as it contains more fresh water than is found anywhere else on Earth except for the polar ice caps.
- It is the major source of the Nubra River, a major tributary of the Shyok River.
- The Siachen Glacier is considered the world’s highest battleground as India and Pakistan have fought for control of the Siachen Glacier.
- In 1984, India took control of the glaciers under Operation Meghdoot.
- Studies suggest an increased rate of melting of Siachen Glacier in recent times due to climate change, heavy military presence, dumping of large amount of non-biodegradable wastes.
