Bastar, Feb. 25 -- The upcoming Keshkal Tunnel is likely to improve connectivity between Chhattisgarh and South India, reducing travel time from Raipur to Visakhapatnam from 12 hours to seven, said an official statement.

Furthermore, the tunnel is expected to enhance trade, tourism, and local industries by replacing the century-old hazardous mountain roads with a safer and faster route, the statement added.

For years, travellers have struggled with the winding and difficult roads of Bastar's rugged valleys.

However, a new hope is taking shape--the Keshkal Tunnel, which will directly link Chhattisgarh to South India. This modern road tunnel is set to transform the region's economy, tourism, and transportation, making travel faster, safe...