PM Modi gives free hand to army…how much will it cost if there is a war between India and Pakistan, read details inside

Tensions between India and Pakistan have increased after the Pahalgam terror attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting on Tuesday and expressed full confidence in the capabilities of the Indian armed forces. He gave the army a free hand to decide its action, target and time. If a full-scale war takes place between India and Pakistan, its cost will be very high. It can go up to several lakh crores of rupees. However, it is very difficult to accurately estimate the cost of war. The reason is that it depends on many factors like the duration, intensity and scope of the war.

According to various sources, the estimated cost of the 1999 Kargil war for India was between Rs 5,000 crore-Rs 10,000 crore. This was a huge amount in the context of that time. This included military operations, ammunition, logistics, soldiers’ salaries and other related expenses. The estimated cost of air strikes by the Indian Air Force was around Rs 2,000 crore. The daily operations of the army cost around Rs 10-15 crore.

Why will the cost of war increase many times over now?

Now if a full-fledged war takes place between India and Pakistan, its cost will be much higher than the Kargil war. There are many reasons behind this. First, the armies of both countries have become much larger and more advanced than in 1999. Modern weapon systems and technology are very expensive. Second, Kargil was fought in a limited area. A full-fledged war can involve the entire border area, airspace and sea areas. This will increase the cost manifold. Third, the Kargil war lasted for about two and a half months. A full-fledged war can last longer than this. This will lead to a huge increase in daily and overall expenses.

There will be a serious impact on economy

War will also have a serious impact on the economy. This includes a decrease in production, disruption of trade, increased inflation and loss of investor confidence. The indirect economic cost can be much higher than the direct military cost. Apart from this, the loss of life and property of soldiers and civilians and the cost of caring for the injured will also be very high. It is difficult to assess this.

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