Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has been awarded the contract to construct Zojilla Tunnel connecting Kashmir and Ladakh at an estimated cost of Rs 4509.50 crore. The prestigious project in Himalayan region will connect Jammu and Kashmir to Leh via Kargil. Under these circumstances, the road tunnel was proposed between Sonamarg to Leh and Ladakh via Kargil a long time ago. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has decided to improve the road travel facilities to all commuters between Kashmir to Ladakh. This tunnel road is also convenient to Amaranth Yatra pilgrims.

Source: dna August 21, 2020 16:41 UTC