New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendera Modi will visit Kargil War Memorial tomorrow (Friday) and carry out the first blast of Shinkum La Tunnel Project virtually.
An official spokesman in a statement issued here on Thursday said that on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas Prime Minister Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
“Prime Minister will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project, virtually. 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 Road to provide all weather connectivity to Leh,” the statement read, adding that “Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. Shinkun La tunnel will not only ensure swift and efficient movement of our armed forces and equipment but also foster economic and social development in Ladakh.”
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