On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone by virtually carrying out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project in Ladakh’s Kargil. This project involves constructing a 4.1-kilometre-long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road. The tunnel aims to provide all-weather connectivity to Leh and will be the highest in the world upon completion. The occasion was also significant for its alignment with the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day of remembrance for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project in Kargil, Ladakh, on July 26, 2024.
- The Shinkun La Tunnel is a 4.1-kilometre-long twin-tube tunnel being constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet.
- The tunnel will be part of the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road, aiming to enhance all-weather connectivity to Leh.
- Once completed, the Shinkun La Tunnel will be the highest tunnel in the world.
- The tunnel project is expected to improve the movement of armed forces and equipment in the region.
- It will also contribute to economic and social development in Ladakh.
- On the same day, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to the Kargil War heroes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
- The commemoration was part of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking the success of Operation Vijay in 1999.
- General Anil Chauhan and General Upendra Dwivedi, along with other armed forces personnel, honored the sacrifices made during the Kargil War.
- The commemoration included a series of events such as a motorcycle riding show, martial arts display, and patriotic performances.
