After the Doklam standoff, in order to ensure faster movement of troops in Tawang, the government has planned to build a tunnel at an elevation of 13,700 feet. The tunnel will go through the Sela Pass, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced today while presenting the Union Budget.
Jaitley said the government was developing connectivity infrastructure in border areas to secure the country’s defence.
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“Rohtang tunnel has been completed to provide all weather connectivity to the Ladakh region. Contract for construction of Zozila Pass tunnel of more than 14 kilometres is progressing well. I now propose to take up construction of tunnel under Sela Pass,” Jaitley said.Click Here: cheap rugby league jerseys