New Delhi/Srinagar, June 9 -- Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today witnessed the historic breakthrough of the main tunnel at the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel Project at Minamarg in Kargil district. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, Members of Parliament, public representatives, senior officials and distinguished guests were also present on the occasion. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena joined the event virtually and lauded this significant milestone in the Zojila Tunnel Project.

The breakthrough marks a major milestone in India's road infrastructure development and brings the country closer to realizing year-round connect...