Geothermal agneyodgara - lava energy

  **Taming the Shyok and the Galwan Conflict** **Dr. Ritesh Arya, Tethys Fossil Museum, Dangyari, Himachal Pradesh**     tethysfossilmuseum@gmail.com   931722291 The Shyok River, often referred to as the "sorrow of Ladakh," originates from the Rimo Glacier in the Hindukush Himalayan range and flows along the Karakoram range before merging with the Indus River. Historically, its path aligns with the ancient Silk Route, which traders from Central Asia traversed to cross the Hindukush range, enter Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), camp near two paleolakes, and proceed through the Debsing plains, crossing the boulder conglomerate horizon at Kazi Langer into the Burtse marine sequence. The route passed through Chungtash and rejoined the Shyok near today’s 150 km mark. The Galwan area, at the 120 km mark, lies 120 km from Shyok village near Durbuk—the last inhabited settlement on the Shyok River. During winter, the Shyok remains frozen, allowing safe passage on foot. However, b...

# Note from Dr. Ritesh Arya: Opposition to Schedule 6 in Border States I strongly oppose the implementation of Schedule 6 of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution in border states for several critical reasons. 1. **Restriction on Land Ownership**:    - The introduction of Schedule 6 restricts Indian citizens from purchasing land in these regions, posing a significant barrier to development. This restriction can stifle investment opportunities and hinder infrastructure growth, ultimately impacting the prosperity of border areas. 2. **Weakening India's Stance in International Affairs**:    - The implementation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and Schedule 6 in northeastern states has weakened India’s stance in the international arena. These provisions have been perceived as indications of disputed land, giving an upper hand to China in various territorial claims. For instance, China's actions in Tibet since 1959, including the forceful occupation of Kailash ...