PM Modi Unveils Rs 3,350-Crore Development Projects in Ladakh, Focus on Connectivity, Power and Water Security
The projects include a new Leh airport terminal, a 298-kilometer road and power upgrades, while tap-water coverage has risen to about 99%, Modi said.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five major development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing, focusing on improving connectivity, energy infrastructure, water security, and cultural heritage preservation.
- Since 2019, Ladakh's infrastructure has expanded dramatically; Modi noted the road network grew from about 1800 km to more than 4000 km, bridges increased from 19 to about 75, and tap water access rose from 3.5% to about 99% of households.
- Key projects include the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road linking Leh to Himachal Pradesh, a new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport designed for 3.5 million passengers annually at Rs 640 crore, and the 9 MW Hanu Small Hydroelectric Project.
- Beyond infrastructure, the government is prioritizing the Vibrant Villages Programme, which is developing more than 40 border villages with local employment focus, and a newly approved High Court bench to improve judicial access for Ladakh residents.
- The Zojila Tunnel project is progressing at a fast pace to ensure year-round connectivity between Ladakh and other regions, addressing the strategic infrastructure needs and geographical isolation challenges that have long hindered the territory's development.
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PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,350 crore projects in Ladakh, including new Leh airport terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched five pivotal projects in Ladakh aimed at advancing airport facilities and improving road connectivity. These projects feature a new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport and the creation of the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road. The Hanu Hydroelectric Project will foster renewable energy, supplemented by a Conservation Park to preserve historic artifacts.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh, says Zojila Tunnel progresses rapidly
Connecting Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley, the road provides an alternative connectivity corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways.
Ladakh Development: PM Modi Highlights Major Expansion in Water, Healthcare and Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a range of development initiatives in Ladakh, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, drinking water, tourism, agriculture and access to justice. According to the figures shared in his address, the number of hospitals and health facilities has expanded, while the number of helipads has increased from seven to more than 40. He also stated that access to tap water has risen from around 3.5% of households to…
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