 ₹5 cr spent daily for Siachen soldiers: Report
India spends a total of ₹5 crore a day for the safety and supply of food through helicopters to soldiers stationed at the Siachen Glacier, according to a Defence Review report. For each soldier, ₹1 lakh is spent on a special suit and the necessary equipment. India spends between $200-$300 million yearly to maintain control of the glacier.