Strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough
India is set to complete the final breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel, a strategic all-weather road project connecting Kashmir and Ladakh. The tunnel will bypass the treacherous Zojila Pass, ensuring year-round military and civilian connectivity in a high-altitude seismic zone.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project significantly enhances India's strategic defense capabilities and economic integration in the Himalayan region.
India’s ambitious, strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel in a volatile seismic zone IV will witness the final breakthrough on June 9 as Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will oversee the final blasting from the Kargil side. The 13.14 km-long tunnel cuts through the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 11,578 feet and connects the Kashmir valley with Ladakh’s Kargil.
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