Srinagar, Jan. 19 -- Infrastructure push is now no longer a slogan. A series of tunnels are being constructed on the Manali-Leh Highway. The Atal Tunnel, located under the Rohtang Pass ahead of Manali, is already operational. Another tunnel is under construction at Baralacha La on the Himachal-Ladakh border. The work is on under Tangang La and Lachung La in Ladakh. These three to four all-weather passes, situated at sufficiently high altitudes, fortify the security axis.All of these tunnels are part of the India-China Border Roads Initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir marked a milestone as he inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel near Sonamarg.This will open a new chapter in connectivity, security and econom...
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