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January 13, 2025

Modi inaugurates Rs 2,700 crore tunnel in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the newly rechristened Sonamarg tunnel, located in Ganderbal district. His visit marked the completion of the Z-Morh tunnel, which will ensure all-weather connectivity to the picturesque Sonamarg region.After landing at Srinagar's international airport, PM Modi traveled by Air Force helicopter to Neelgrad, where he was taken in a cavalcade to the Gagangir area for the official inauguration. The tunnel, which bypasses avalanche-prone sections of the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, is set to boost the region’s tourism, making Sonamarg a year-round destination.The event was attended by Union Minister of Surface Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, MoS (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

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