Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Army mulling to reopen siachen glacier to tourists. Operation meghdoot book buy general books at best price of rs 100 piece from nachiket prakashan. Meghadutam of kalidasa with sanskrit commentary and english translation posted on october 25, 2010 by bharateeya meghaduta literally meaning cloud messenger is a lyric poem written by kalidasa, considered to be one of the greatest sanskrit poets in india. Its a fantastic book with detailed saga of the armed forces siachen adventures operation meghdoot, right from initial days of discovering pak occupation to the operation details till date 30 years after the operation started. The book details the history of operation meghdoot and the fighting. It is comforting and encouraging to know that even though we may all resonate to the vibrations of different gurus, our purpose is the same selfrealization and service to others. It presents the personal accounts and experiences of the veteran.
Well aware of the pakistans motive, india planned a preemptive strike by the name operation meghdoot. There has been no fighting on siachen since late 2003, when a ceasefire came into effect between indian and pakistani troops. Top 5 operations management books kettering university. Operation meghdoot siachen, your next vacation spot. The meghadutam by kalidasa is a beautiful work of literary art and the descriptions given in it are so vivid that one visualizes what the poet wants to convey. Due to raws efforts, indian army got a tactical head start and the army planned an operation to occupy the glacier by april, 1984, to preempt the pakistani army by about 4 days. A heliborne operation was the only option, since the enemy air reconnaissance would have picked up any troop movement on foot. Operation meghdoot was an indian armed forces operation launched 33 years ago on april 1984. Brigadier vijay channa, who commanded the task of occupying the saltoro ridge chose the date april as the day to launch the operation because it was the day of baisakhi and pakistan would be least expecting it.
Operation meghdoot book at rs 100 piece general books. The book details the history of operation meghdoot and the fighting between india and pakistan on the siachen glacier. For three decades since then, indian and pakistani troops have been locked in an undeclared war on the worlds highest and coldest battlefield. Operation meghdoot news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2017. Former army chief, general vp malik retd on indian militarys most iconic operations. In april 1984, the gallant soldiers of the indian army, by establishing their writ over the siachen glacier, accomplished a feat of valour that has. Operation meghdoot news latest news on operation meghdoot. The following is an extract from a new book by longterm diplomat contributor nitin a.
Launched in 1984 to capture the siachen glacier in the jammu and kashmir, precipitating the siachen conflict, this military operation. Indian troops under operation meghdoot preempted pakistans operation ababeel by just one day to occupy most of the dominating heights on saltoro ridge to the west of siachen glacier. Apr, 2017 operation meghdoot was an indian armed forces operation launched 33 years ago on april 1984. The siachen glacier, which once used to be a demilitarized zone, came under the strategic control of india in 1984 following operation meghdoot. Jan 29, 2016 operation meghdoot is a perfect example of how keeping ones eyes and ears open can save a number of lives. Operation meghdoot was launched by the indian army on the barren and icy heights of the siachen glacier to thwart pakistan from gaining control of this. Awarded to the indian air force for operation meghdoot, in support of activities in support of troops serving in the siachen glacier area since april 1984. Lt gen hoon was one of the most senior military veterans in the country. As author of exercise brass tacks he has tried to separate the myth of war from reality. Meghaduta is separated into two parts purvamegha previous cloud and uttaramegha consequent cloud.
Operation meghdoot this day that year at siachen glacier. Operation meghdoot precise intelligence and preemptive strike helped india gain control over siachen image source. It is almost 15 years back that the last bullet was fired on siachen glacier, the worlds highest battlefield where more indian and pakistani soldiers are killed by the inhospitable weather and terrain than gun fire. Operation meghdoot, the codename for an indian armed forces operation, was launched 33 years back this very day. Buy meghdoot book online at best prices in india on. At the military operations directorate he was involved in planning and execution of operation meghdoot in siachen and opposed armys involvement in punjab and operation blue star. Apr 21, 2014 the following is an extract from a new book by longterm diplomat contributor nitin a. One of the most important military operations was operation meghdoot in 1984, to secure the. The 110 km line beyond nj9842 is called the actual position ground line. On april 1984, india launched operation meghdoot to wrest control of siachen glacier and gain a strategic upper hand on pakistan.
The conflict began in 1984 with indias successful operation meghdoot during which it gained control of the siachen glacier unoccupied and not demarcated area. Operation meghdoot was the codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the siachen glacier in the kashmir region, precipitating the siachen conflict. The indian army on april 1984, seized full control of the siachen glacier in northern kashmir, in a hairraising operation, codenamed operation meghdoot meaning cloud messenger, the operation was spearheaded because of the auspicious luck of having crucial intelligence at the right time about a pakistani advance prompting the indian army. Iaf was tasked with supporting the troops with backup and. And it contains several other little little stories of brave soldiers, who have survived the tough weather, battled at over 15,000 ft for their the siachen glacier is located at the northeast of the point nj 9842, where the line of control. The author has laid out the book in a very simple lucid manner with details, photographs and pictorial representation. Initial assault was led by maj later col rs sandhu, vrc.
Siachen, which ironically means rose garden in local balti language, located in eastern karakoram, it is 75 km long, and is the highest battlefield in the world. Launched on april 1984, this military operation was unique as the first. Operation meghdoot operation cloud messenger after a famous sanskrit poem by kalidasa was the codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the siachen glacier in the kashmir region, precipitating the siachen conflict. According to the story, kubera, treasurer to the gods, possesses a band of celestial attendees working for him, named the yakshas. Its broadens your view with every page you read about siachen, saltoro, pakistan, india, politics, army, cost incurred, media and many more. They took control of most of the siachen glacier in kashmir. Operation cloud messenger after a famous sanskrit poem by kalidasa was the codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the siachen glacier in the kashmir region, precipitating the siachen conflict. Operation meghdoot was launched by the indian army on the barren and icy heights of the siachen glacier to thwart pakistan from gaining control of this strategically located glacier.
The books excels in giving a brief background of the siachen conflict between india and pakistan and its sttrategic importance. A process of ongoing improvement, recommended by jeff bezos ceo of amazon written in a fastpaced thriller style, the goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. Lt gen hoon had led operation meghdoot, the codename. How india beat pakistan to gain control of the worlds. I guess everyone should read if not atleast all indians and pakistanis should read this book to understand different things. Comprehensive assessment of strategic importance of siachen glacier leads to conflict between indian and pakistan. Explore operation meghdoot profile at times of india for photos, videos and. Chibber, under whose authority operation meghdoot was launched, held that indian. Operation meghdoot was an operation launched by indian armed forces to capture the siachen glacier in kashmir. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The festival has a special significance as it has witnessed some major historical events unfold. The siachen conflict and what you must know about it. Raw received a tip from a londonbased garment company that had supplied arctic weather gear to the indian troops for the northern ladakh region.
One of the most important military operations was operation meghdoot in 1984, to secure the glacier. The operation was launched in 1984 to capture the siachen glacier in the jammu and kashmir. Launched on april 1984, this military operation was unique as the first assault launched in the worlds highest battlefield. Indian army expeditions were going on in the highaltitude region. Former us envoy to india robert blackwill says of shyam sarans book, how india sees the world, if you can only read one book on how india should conduct itself as world order fractures, read. The enemy was taken completely by surprise and an area of approximately 3,300 sq km, illegally shown as part of pok on the maps published by pak and usa were now under our control.
Four of us jumped one by one, as the first two helicopters hovered just short of bila around 6 am that day. They knew that pakistan planned to do the same by april 17 th. Launched on april 1984, this military operation was the first assault launched in the highest battlefield in the world. Buy meghdoot book online at low prices in india meghdoot. Meghadutam of kalidasa with sanskrit commentary and. Operation meghdoot is a perfect example of how keeping ones eyes and ears open can save a number of lives. Launched on april 1984, this military operation was unique as the first assault launched in. In 1984, raw intercepted vital information which showed that pakistan was. Thirty four years on, with 163 casualties in the past decade and nearly 900 overall, the soldiers continue to remain on this icy, barren land. By ayaskant dasnew delhi, oct 21 ians about 35 years after it was closed down for civilians, siachen glacier, the worlds highest battlefield, was on monday declared open for tourists by defence minister rajnath singh, in a major decision ahead of the creation of the union territory of ladakh where the region is located. Soon the whole glacier was secured, in an operation christened meghdoot. It had started in 1984, when operation meghdoot was put into effect by the indian army on the barren expanse of the siachen glacier, to avoid pakistan from gaining control of that place.
Iafs role in operation meghdoot and securing siachen glacier. Buy operation meghdoot book online at best prices in india on. The book beyond nj9842 is due to be on the market in april. Discovery channel presents a new series, battle ops, for republic day.
This is a book about siachen and i am thankful to v r raghavan for writing it. What was operation meghdoot executed by the indian army. Indias preemptive takeover of siachen was called operation meghdoot after the divine cloud messenger in a sanskrit play. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. Operation meghdoot indias first pilot to land on siachen recounts how his life was saved by army comrades avm manmohan bahadur retd april, 2018. Operation meghdoots objective was to capture the siachen glacier.
Operation meghdoot was the code name for the operation of indian army to capture the siachen glacier in the kashmir region, for settling the siachen conflict. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and. Operation meghdoot codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the siachen glacier precipitated the siachen conflict launched on april 1984. The siachen conflict, sometimes referred to as the siachen war, is a military conflict between india and pakistan over the disputed siachen glacier region in kashmir. The festival of harvest, baisakhi is celebrated in the northern parts of the country mainly punjab today. While operation meghdoot, to capture siachen during aprilmay 1984, was obscured by operation blue star at the golden temple in june that year, the battles of 1987 and 1989 were overshadowed by a. Apr 14, 2020 siachen, which ironically means rose garden in local balti language, located in eastern karakoram, it is 75 km long, and is the highest battlefield in the world. The operation was entrusted to one of the kumaon battalions, supported by ladakh scouts. Journalist nitin gokhales book on the siachen glacier is a first of its kind detailing the history of operation meghdoot the fighting on siachen glacier. Here is the list of some such books written by indian writers. However, more soldiers have died from the harsh weather conditions in the region than from combat. Wary of pakistani misadventure, india rushed its troops in 1984 under operation meghdoot and has ever since maintained strategic control of. Operation pawan 1987 operations by the indian peace keeping force to take control of jaffna from the ltte in late 1987 to enforce the disarmament of the ltte as a part of the indosri lankan accord. This military operation, launched on th april 1984, was unique because of its first attack, which was launched in the worlds highest battlefield.
They enrich indian literature with some famous books. Lt gen hoon had led operation meghdoot, the codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the. Popular operations management books showing 150 of 94 the goal. Siachen thrown open to tourists 35 years after operation. Important military operations india pdf download gk india operation polo 1948 indian armed forces ended the rule of the nizam of hyderabad and led to the incorporation of the princely state of hyderabad in southern india, into the indian union. The siachen glacier medal is awarded for service in the siachen conflict along indias northern border with pakistan. Gen vp malik retd on discovery channels new series.
Jan 01, 2014 this book tells the story of operation meghdoot which india launched in 1984 to gain control over siachen. General prem nath hoon, indian forces based on some solid intel, occupied major peaks of the glacier on april. Aug 08, 2016 below are the top 5 operation management books mentioned with brief descriptions from amazon. Feb 16, 2017 in april 1984, the gallant soldiers of the indian army, by establishing their writ over the siachen glacier, accomplished a feat of valour that has no parallels in the annals of the military history. Operation meghdoot book at rs 100 piece general books id. How raw outsmarted isi to win siachen for india through. India is always blessed with famous authors throughout the ages. Operation meghdoot was the codename for the indian armed forces operation to capture the siachen glacier in the disputed kashmir region, precipitating the siachen conflict. Launched on april 1984, this military operation was. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The siachen saga is a book that tells of an undeclared war that has been raging on for the past three decades between the two countries in this region. The operation named after meghdoot cloud messenger, a sanskrit play written by kalidasa, was led by lieutenant general prem nath hoon. The siachen saga is the first of its kind, narrating the history of operation meghdoot.
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