Kargil Vijay Diwas: Prime Minister Modi virtually initiates first blast for Shinkun La tunnel project

Kargil Vijay Diwas: On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Kargil War Memorial around 9:20 am to pay homage to the bravehearts who make the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The Prime Minister also virtually initiates the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project.

#WATCH | Ladakh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carries out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project

Shinkun La Tunnel Project consists of a 4.1 km long Twin-Tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu – Padum – Darcha… pic.twitter.com/ISobHEhkzl

— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2024

The Shinkun La Tunnel Project involves constructing a 4.1 km long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu–Padum–Darcha Road to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world.

#WATCH | Ladakh: PM Narendra Modi says, “Today, this great land of Ladakh is witnessing the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal…” pic.twitter.com/0PddS6diyk

— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2024

The Shinkun La Tunnel ensures swift and efficient movement of armed forces and equipment while fostering economic and social development in Ladakh.

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