8 kilometer long tube tunnel will be built from Leh to Pangong, China will now think 10 times before freezing!

New Delhi: The central government will build a tunnel connecting Leh to Pangong. The Center is considering the option of building a 7-8 km long twin tube tunnel through the Kela Pass. The UT Administration of Ladakh has proposed this to the Central Government. It is expected that this tunnel will provide easy transportation facility to the passengers and army from Leh to Pangong Lake. The special thing is that the construction of this tunnel will benefit India strategically. In such a situation, China will now think 10 times before using any means against India on LAC.

Leh to Pangog travel time will reduce

According to information received by our associate newspaper Times of India, the Home Ministry has held meetings on this issue this week. Sources said that around Rs 6,000 crore is likely to be spent on this project. A source said, “It is a difficult and high-cost project. A decision on it is likely to be taken soon. It is a strategic road and will significantly reduce the travel time from Leh to Pangong. The project is still in a very early stage. Is in.

The country’s highest motor vehicle pass

Sources said that it is being considered whether the Border Roads Organization or the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation under the Ministry of Road Transport will build this strategic tunnel or not, so that all-weather connectivity can be provided. Kela Pass is the highest motorable pass in the country. It connects Leh to Pangong Lake. Its altitude is 18,600 feet above sea level.

Security forces will benefit

With an aim to improve connectivity for tourism, economic activities and smooth movement of defense forces, the Ladakh administration had stressed the need for new tunnels at four passes at Khardung La, Fotu La, Namika La and Kela in 2022 first.