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NPD Road, Ladakh: The Border Roads Organisation connected the strategic Nimu-Padam-Darcha (NPD) Road in Ladakh on March 25, 2024. This is an excerpt from our documentary series, 'The Himalayan Frontier' on our travel along the road.
The road is the third axis to connect Ladakh to the plains. In this documentary, we explain the other two axes and why India's infrastructural push in Eastern Ladakh is so crucial. The NPD Road is shielded from both the India-China border and the frontier with Pakistan, unlike the other two axes. Alternate axes are significant in also dealing with the Pakistani second front in Siachen and from POJK.
The route provides critical connectivity for defence logistics to and for civilian development around the Northern China-occupied Tibet border or Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Line of Control (LoC), and the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) in Siachen with Pakistan.
A StratNews Global team of Amitabh P. Revi, Rohit Pandita, and Karan Marwaha travelled along the road, during the fourth winter of India's forward deployment post Xi Jinping's aggression that led to the deadly Galwan clashes in 2020 to bring you this on-the-ground report.
Editor's Note: This series first aired in January and February 2024.
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[@chakrabortyengineers975]

Mind-blowing views... Fantastic tourists destination

[@amitabhrevi]

totally agree @chakrabortyengineers975

[@sachin.jaykar]

Salute to Border Roads Organization 👍👍

[@davesen1]

A huge shout out and salute to BRO for achieving this super challenging feat in such a short span of time. Also, cheers to the SNG team and @amitabhrevi for bringing us up close to these frontiers. The journey - so far - has been no less than an arduous adventure.

[@amitabhrevi]

definitely agree about the BRO. And kind words for @stratnewsglobal. Thanks again on behalf of the team @davesen1

[@laxmikantdesai4702]

Another gem of a knowledge episode. Thank you all❤🎉🇮🇳🙏👍🙌

[@28W293]

Thanks ❤sir

[@vineetraina119]

Very informative vlog.

[@sanjaydoijad2290]

Hatt's off to the bravery & dedication of BRO personal & Indian Army for the fantastic efforts cause of them we civilians - Pan India feels safer & guarded! We owe our armed forces!

[@altanenbaum7708]

Thanks!

[@amitabhrevi]

🙏🏾appreciate your support @altanenbaum7708

[@abhishekagarwal846]

Just looking like a wow ❤

[@ladakhladakh]

Subject: Application for Completion of Pending Work on Nimmoo-Padum-Darcha Road Dear Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Team, I am writing to bring to your attention the recent completion of the strategic Nimmoo-Padum-Darcha (NPD) road in Ladakh on 25th March 2024. This significant development has connected a vital 298 kilometers route, bridging Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmoo on the Kargil-Leh Highway. The Nimmoo-Padum-Darcha Road stands as the third axis to connect Ladakh, offering a shorter alternative compared to the other three axes: Darcha-Padum-Lingshed-Leh, Darcha-Padum-Rangdum-Leh, and Darcha-Sarchu-Upshi-Leh. While commendable progress has been made, I would like to draw your attention to the pending work on the NPD Road. Currently, the road consists of: Total NPD Road Length: 298 km Blacktoped Dual Lane Completed: 148 km Widening Completed, but Blacktop Pending: 84 km Widening & Blacktop Both Pending: 52 km The completion of the remaining 52 kilometers, encompassing both widening and blacktopping, is critical to optimizing the functionality and safety of the Nimmoo-Padum-Darcha Road. It is imperative that this pending work be addressed promptly to fully realize the benefits of this strategic route. Therefore, I respectfully request the Border Roads Organisation to prioritize the completion of the 52 kilometers pending work on the NPD Road. By doing so, you will not only enhance connectivity but also contribute significantly to the development and accessibility of the region. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust in your commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the pending work on the Nimmoo-Padum-Darcha Road. Sincerely,

[@peteregan3862]

It is not a true third corridor as Tandi Darcha serves both routes. The true third link will be Jammu to Ladakh with a 16.5 km tunnel (5.1% grade) under the Himalayas from Bhuzas, altitude 3380 metres (on a tributory of the Bhut Nalla river which is a tributory of the Chenab) and 35 km upstream of the Chenab at Padder, to the Dzongkul Valley, altitude 4220 metres, and 16 km of the Padum-Kargil road near Phey on the Zanskar River. About 70 km of two lane road (Padder-Phey road), of which about 16.5 km will be the Bhuzas-Dzongkul tunnel is required for a true third corridor to Ladakh. The Srinagar-Kargil road is a maximum 286 km north west of the Tandi-Darcha road. If the Zojila pass or tunnel is blocked, the Srinagar-Kargil distance (~190 km) becomes about 750 km. The Padder-Phey road will reduce this to about 500 km. The separation of the Srinagar-Kargil road reduces from 286 km to 182 km. While the tunnel will be 16.5 to 17 km long, it will be the only tunnel between the Chenab and Indus valleys.

[@jorgegomez9303]

It is a huge effort. This Road is on works or under project?

[@lajranitalwar7173]

🙏

[@dhruv68]

The other thing is that such roads should not be opened to tourists / civilians from other parts of the country so as to maintain the fragile ecology and environment. Save these areas from plastic pollution.

[@peteregan3862]

A Jammu-Ladakh road tunnel is needed - India's third crossing of the Himalayas.

[@karanbhoir2441]

Jai hind

[@dhruv68]

In the event of a conflict with China how will we protect these fragile road systems lying deep in gorges from drone and missile attacks? The focus must be on defending the integrity of these tunnels and roads as well.

[@raazaaaa]

The most feasible connection is Kishtwar Panikhar road

[@dara_1989]

neraq and vhilling are connected !!??

[@boudhayan6720]

When will this road be opened to public? Can non 4x4 cars do this stretch?

[@briju0953]

We need at least 12 feet wide roads in Ladakh.

[@sharahkargil7964]

Lol! Its already 40 feets

[@briju0953]

@@sharahkargil7964 all roads are 40 feets wide?

[@sharahkargil7964]

@@briju0953 highways

[@KarmicVagabond]

Attention POJK

[@jacobjohn4180]

Take back aksai chin

[@agarasudhindra1687]

Let us not forget to thank and appreciate the workers who built the road in harsh conditions! The BJP Government is doing a great job by putting resources to build these roads which is critical to keep the Chinese Monster at bay! The previous Congress Governments NEGLECTED India’s defense needs. Now the BRO is working hard to catch up with the wasted years by Indira Congress Government.

[@tundupnamgail1330]

Modi hai to sab kuch mumkin hai👍

[@shanmugam1186]

100% true

[@janukiparajuli1616]

Some points you mentioned here are not true: 1. East India company did not put kalapani Lipulek Limpiyadhura in British india map in 1860 as you claimed in here. 2. Limiyadhura Lipulek, Kalapani area was occupied and populated by local tribes since thousands of years. They have very old culture and traditions. 3. Kalapani, Gunji, Kuti, Nabi villages been occupied by local tribes since thousands of years. Their land ragistry records, tax records, voter registration list all up to date in nepal darchula and Baitadi district offices until 1962. 4. All old maps also proove, that area clearly belong to only Nepal.

[@stanzinnurboo5866]

Thank MP ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgail and PM madi

[@thenameisyash424]

Koie ladakh ke chinese agent ko bhi samjha de

[@ladakhreporter.]

I think everyone is free to post their opinions but your opinion f*cling sucks. Ladakhi have done more for this country than anyone else have ever done. BossDK

[@thenameisyash424]

@@ladakhreporter. Don't get angry brother I am not abusing any ladakhi they all are my brother's.. But think about it Timing is off he knows what the agent is demanding is only possible through constitution amendment and for that party needs more than enough seats to amend. And parliamentary session is over for this year and 6 schedule is only for north east I believe in Amit Shah if he rejected the demands of this agent there has something to do with national security sure ..

[@thenameisyash424]

@@ladakhreporter. And yes the Chinese are the real threat to ladakh they need infrastructure and development i don't want to lose my brother for fuck sake of underdeveloped border.. t i support the government firmly cope with it

[@neverbroken6850]

​Brother who told you that development can't happen under the 6th schedule.​@@thenameisyash424

[@mairajarather9615]

Absolutely amit shah ne kiya hai to samajh ke hi kiya hoga.. Agar 6th schedule aagaya ladakh mein... Hamari army kuch nahi bana payegi wahan par. No to 6th schedule.. From a karagili who lost a lot in Kargil war. Jai Hind...

[@Amit79443]

Old video

[@amitabhrevi]

npd road has finally opened @Amit79443 and we covered the npd axis in jan-feb 2024. what’s the issue in @stratnewsglobal making/repeating the point of how important it is? read the description! is there anyone else who has covered it on the ground?

[@amitabhrevi]

do you understand how difficult this road is/how difficult it was for us to film on the ground? you can just sit on your couch and make judgments on old/new. i don’t see you supporting us. you can see this for free. but technically there are no free lunches😜 just saying!

[@Malokuyra]

Haaa haaa salay tuu bi godi hay Modi ka kitna Diyaaa Modi nay video banany Kay liyay madarffffchot Modi modi kRTAA Hay...

[@ladakhreporter.]

Another attempt to divert issues of sixth schedule. Nice try.

[@viralboy007]

Tab dekh kyu raha hai?

[@bigboi-mz8bg]

dimag khrab hai kya aapka bc military or politics ko kyun mix kr rhe ho madarjat

[@chaitubhai1449]

Toh mat dekh Bhai,phir Chinese ayegi and then issue escalate hoga,waise govt pe bharosa nhi hai but his tarah se china behve kar rha hai uss hisab se abhi statehood milna thoda dificult hai...

[@ladakhreporter.]

@@viralboy007 Tera Baap ka news hai sala.

[@ladakhreporter.]

@@chaitubhai1449 china was behaving like this since Ming Dynasty, way before Ladakh was a part of the republic of India, when it was an Independent Country.

[@dhingratixxx1]

भारत माता की जय Desr Sir, If this road is open for general civilian public now Please update