New app to promote battlefield tourism

Sub : Schemes

Sub : Tourism

Context:

A new initiative called the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” app has been introduced to allow civilians to visit and explore significant battlefields along India’s borders.
The app was launched on January 15, 2025, coinciding with Army Day

Details about the initiative:

This initiative is the result of a collaboration between the Ministries of Defence and Tourism, and the Indian Army.
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for the visitors to make all necessary arrangements for their travel planning, including how to apply for permits for some of these places
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will feature details on various battlefields and border areas, offering virtual tours, historical narratives, and interactive content.

Objective of the Initiative:

The app and associated website aim to provide access to various battlefields and military locations across India, offering citizens an opportunity to learn about and experience India’s military history.
The project aims to transform these areas into tourist destinations, allowing citizens to experience the bravery of the Indian Army firsthand.

Accessible Locations:

Locations of the 1962 Sino-Indian War, 1971 India-Pakistan War and the Kargil war of 1999
The Siachen Glacier base camp
Doklam, a site of recent conflict in 2017, which exists at the tri-junction between India, Bhutan and China.
The Galwan Valley site, where a violent clash occurred between Indian and Chinese forces in 2020.
Areas now accessible to tourists under the plan include Kibithoo and Bum La Pass in Arunachal Pradesh, Rezang La and Pangong Tso in Ladakh, besides Doklam.