Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Ladakh L-G Reviews Zoji-La Tunnel, Highlights Regional Benefits
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh visited the Zoji-La Tunnel project to see how it's going.
The tunnel, which will connect Ladakh to the rest of the country, is being built and is expected to be finished by 2028.
The Lt Governor spoke with the workers and engineers, appreciating their hard work and expertise.
This project is seen as very important for the area because it will improve travel, tourism, and the economy, as well as connect the region better with the rest of India.
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor inspected the Zoji-La Tunnel's progress.
The project team reported that only 1.7 kilometers of excavation remain.
The tunnel is on track for completion by 2028.
The Lt Governor praised workers and engineers for their dedication.
The Zoji-La Tunnel is considered a transformative project for Ladakh.
- Who
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta and project engineers.
- What
- Inspection of the Zoji-La Tunnel construction progress.
- When
- The inspection was conducted on Saturday.
- Where
- Eastern Portal of the Zoji-La Tunnel in Drass.
- Why
- To assess the construction progress and importance of the project.
- Location of Inspection
- Eastern Portal of Zoji-La Tunnel, Drass
- Project Under Review
- Zoji-La Tunnel
- Official Involved
- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta
- Remaining Excavation
- 1.7 kilometers
- Projected Completion
- 2028
- Purpose of the Tunnel
- All-weather link between Ladakh and the rest of India.