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Source-This post is based on the article “Chief of the Naval Staff Flags off CHADAR trek expedition to Zanskar river, Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024.
Why in the News?
The Chief of the Naval Staff recently inaugurated the Indian Navy’s Chadar Trek expedition at INS Shivaji. It takes place on the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh.
What is the Significance of this Expedition?
1) The expedition embodies the adventurous spirit of the Indian Navy and aims to cultivate a robust and resilient workforce capable of facing challenges and adverse weather conditions.
2) The team comprising 14 members would scale the summit at a height of 11,000 ft and unfurl the National flag and Naval Ensign.
About Zanskar River
| Specifications | Details |
| About | 1. The Zanskar River is the Left-bank tributary of the Indus River, either surpassing or equaling the main river in volume. 2. It flows entirely within Ladakh, India. |
| Origin | 1. Originating northeast of the Great Himalayan range, it drains both the Himalayas and the Zanskar Range in the Zanskar region. 2. It flows northeast to join the Indus River near Nimo. |
| Tributaries | The Doda and TsrapLingti Chu( Lungnak river) are the two significant tributaries that join together at Padam village in the upper valley, forming the Zanskar River. |
What is INS Shivaji?
1) INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is located close to the Bhushi Dam.
2) It houses the Naval College of Engineering, which trains officers of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
3) It was commissioned in 1945 as HMIS Shivaji
| For more information on INS Shivaji Click here to read |
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