Twilight of China, not a tunnel! Prime Minister Modi will give the first blast of Shingun Law today, know its features

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh today to participate in the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. During this, after paying tributes at the Kargil War Memorial, the Prime Minister will also lay the first blast of the Shingun La tunnel project in Ladakh. The Shingun La tunnel is 4.1 km long and will be constructed at an altitude of 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road. After construction, Shingun La will become the world's tallest tunnel, surpassing China's built tunnel at a height of 15,590 feet. The great thing is that even artillery and missiles will not affect this tunnel. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Ladakh Lt Governor Brigadier (Dr) PT Misra (retd), CDS and tri-army commanders will also attend the function. PM pays homage at Kargil Memorial Prime Minister Modi will today pay homage at the Kargil Summer Memorial in Ladakh to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. In a post on social media platform X, he said, July 26 is a very special day for every Indian. Let's celebrate 25th Vijay Diwas in Kargil. A day to pay tribute to all those who have protected our country. I will visit Kargil Summer Memorial and pay tribute to our brave women. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi said that the Shingun La tunnel project will also be started. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the project will provide all-weather connectivity to Leh and once completed, it will be the world's highest tunnel. Specialties of Xingun La Tunnel: Xingun La Tunnel will be a double-tube double-track tunnel with a cross road every 500 meters. Features of the tunnel include supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), mechanical ventilation, fire brigade and communication systems. The Shingun La tunnel will not only ensure quick and efficient movement of our armed forces and equipment, but will also promote economic and social development in Ladakh, the PMO said in a statement. The tunnel will be a major link connecting Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Zanskar Valley in Ladakh. Road connectivity Notably, Leh has two axes, first Srinagar-Jojila-Kargil-Leh and second Manali-Atal tunnel-Churchu-Leh. These have high passes which are covered with snow for 4-5 months of the year. Once the Atal tunnel is completed, the route from Manali to Darcha will be operational throughout the year. On the auspicious day of Holi on March 25, 2024, BRO achieved connectivity on the 298 km long Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, which is the third and shortest axis to Leh. This road is one way only. The Shingun La tunnel project is at an altitude of 16,700 feet and is covered in snow due to which it has been cut off for about five months. To overcome the only remaining hurdle in achieving all-weather connectivity in Ladakh, BRO has started work on the Shingun La tunnel project. 4.1 km long tunnel The Shingun La tunnel project consists of a 4.1 km long tunnel and will be constructed at a height of 15,800 feet on the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road, making it the world's highest tunnel. The tunnel will save more than four kilometers and reduce travel time by about 30 minutes. The Shingun La Tunnel will be a double-tube double-track tunnel with crossings every 500 meters. Enhancing trade, tourism and development in Ladakh, the Shingun La Tunnel will ensure swift and efficient movement of our armed forces and equipment by providing all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. It will serve as a major link connecting Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Zanskar Valley in Ladakh. It will boost trade, tourism and development in Ladakh, bring new opportunities and improve people's livelihood.