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PM Narendra Modi lays foundation for Sela Tunnel
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- In a key move aimed at improving all weather connectivity and enabling the swift movement of Indian troops to Arunachal Pradesh bordering China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project.
About the project
Cost of the project:
- The tunnel is being built at an estimated cost of ₹687 crores by the Border Roads Organization and is to be completed in three years.
Location:
- It aims to provide all weather connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh an area claimed entirely by China.
General information:
- It will cut travel time to Tawang by at least an hour for Indian troops.
- the project covers a total distance of 12.04 kms which consist of two tunnels of 1790 metres and 475 meters.
- All weather connectivity to Tawang would be a game changer for the local population.
Source
Live mint.