New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial today and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday.
The prime minister will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project virtually.
“On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 AM and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Additionally, Modi will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project, virtually. This project is aimed at providing all weather connectivity to Leh and upon its completion, will be the highest tunnel in the world, the Centre noted.
The project aims to construct a 4.1 km long Twin-Tube tunnel, which is to be built at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu – Padam – Darcha Road.
The 298-kilometre Nimu-Padam-Darcha road is a strategic asset for India as it is shorter compared to Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh axes. DG Border Roads Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan had said in January that with the construction of Shinkun La tunnel commencing, the third all-weather axis to Ladakh will be established.
The Centre hopes that the tunnel project will add to the army’s efficient movement as well as contribute to the economic growth of the region.
The connectivity fostered by the crucial road network is expected to boost the economic development in the Zanskar valley, the Centre said. The Border Roads Organisation will take upon the task of constructing the tunnel.
The Kargil war with Pakistan culminated after the two successful operations carried out by the Indian Air Force: Operation Safed Sagar; and the Indian Army’s Operation Vijay. On July 20, an event to commemorate the significant milestone was also celebrated at Air Force Station Bhisiana.
