Strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough

Why in news

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to oversee the final blasting of the Zojila Tunnel on June 9th to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Kargil.

Background

The Zojila Tunnel is a 13.14 km long tunnel located at an altitude of 11,578 feet. It connects the Kashmir valley with Kargil and is designed to facilitate the transport of goods and supplies to high-altitude bases during winter months.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceZojila Tunnel connects the Kashmir valley with Kargil
• FactThe Zojila Tunnel has a total length of 13.14 km
• FactThe tunnel is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet
• FactThe tunnel provides all-weather access to high-altitude bases during winter months

For Mains

Q. Discuss how strategic infrastructure projects like the Zojila Tunnel enhance India's internal security and logistical capabilities in high-altitude border regions.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Logistical resilience: Ensuring uninterrupted supply chains to high-altitude bases during extreme winter months
• Strategic mobility: Enhancing rapid troop movement and security response times between Kashmir and Kargil

Keywords: all-weather connectivity · strategic infrastructure · logistical resilience · border management · high-altitude logistics

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