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India to lay three roads near China border in Ladakh
Why is it in news?
- The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has floated tenders for laying and maintenance of three high-altitude roads near the India-China border in Ladakh.
Details:
- The tenders are worth a total of ₹99 crore.
- All the three roads would be single lane projects as per the relevant specifications of National Highways.
- The single-lane road project of 10.22 km length till the Shilung La base was estimated to take 42 months and cost ₹8 crore.
- As per the Home Ministry, about 57 roads along the India-China border were being constructed, as well as 47 outposts, 32 helipads and 18 foot tracks in Arunachal Pradesh.
Source: The Hindu.