‘50-year demand’ nears fulfilment as Zojila tunnel breakthrough brings Ladakh closer to all-weather connectivity | India News
Ladakh MP Hanifa Jan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, celebrated a breakthrough in the Zojila tunnel, which will connect Ladakh to Kashmir year-round. The project has long been sought after by Ladakh's leadership and was crucial during the 1999 Kargil conflict when road access was limited due to heavy snowfall. The tunnel is expected to boost economic growth, improve connectivity, and ease travel for residents, particularly those in remote areas like Kargil. The breakthrough has been hailed as a historic milestone by religious and social organization Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, who have long campaigned for year-round connectivity.
9 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the completed Zojila tunnel, a gamechanger for national security and integration.
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
The Zojila tunnel breakthrough marks a historic milestone, connecting Ladakh to Kashmir year-round and fulfilling a 50-year demand.
13 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
On June 9, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari initiated the blast for the Zojila tunnel, marking a significant milestone in its construction.
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