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Breakthrough in Zojila Tunnel Project

Published on 12 Jun 2026

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Breakthrough in Zojila Tunnel Project
  • India achieved a major breakthrough in the main tunnel of the Zojila Tunnel Project on 9 June 2026 at Minamarg, Kargil district, Ladakh. The 14-km tunnel on NH-1 between Baltal and Minamarg, built at 2,900-3,310 metres elevation at ₹6,800 crore, will provide year-round connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, LG Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah attended the event. Features include advanced ventilation, fire detection, CCTV, avalanche protection, and snow galleries. Travel time from Sonamarg to Minamarg will drop from two hours to 30 minutes, boosting tourism, trade, and strategic mobility.
Source: SarkariPariksha