Zojila Tunnel Final Breakthrough Set for June 9
Why in the news
The Zojila Tunnel was about to reach its last breakthrough, with Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari set to supervise the final blast from the Kargil end.
Key facts
- Project: Zojila Tunnel, described as strategic and all-weather.
- Length: 13.14 km.
- Altitude: 11,578 feet, through the Himalayas.
- Connects: Kashmir valley with Kargil in Ladakh.
- Seismic setting: volatile seismic zone IV.
- Final blast: due on June 9, from the Kargil side, overseen by Nitin Gadkari.
Tunnel snapshot
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.14 km |
| Height above sea level | 11,578 feet |
| Seismic zone | IV |
| Link | Kashmir valley to Kargil (Ladakh) |
Exam angle
- Minister involved: Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport and Highways).
- Numbers: 13.14 km long, 11,578 feet altitude, seismic zone IV.
- Type: strategic, all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.