Prime Minister Modi Starts Shinkun La Tunnel Project and Honors Kargil Heroes
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually initiated the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project in Kargil, Ladakh. This project includes a 4.1-kilometer-long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road, providing all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world. The tunnel will enhance the movement of armed forces and promote economic and social development in Ladakh.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil War. He laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, and other armed forces members also honored the fallen soldiers.
On Thursday, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and his wife honored Kargil War Heroes, Veterans, VeerNaris, and the families of the Bravehearts at the Kargil War Memorial. The event included a brief on the Kargil War, stories from Kargil War Heroes, patriotic songs, a motorcycle show, a martial arts display, the Kargil Vijay Anthem, and a dance by school children.
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, celebrates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999, where Indian forces reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
Doubts Revealed
Prime Minister Modi -: Prime Minister Modi is the leader of India. He makes important decisions for the country.
Shinkun La Tunnel -: The Shinkun La Tunnel is a new tunnel being built in the mountains. It will help people travel to Leh even in bad weather.
Kargil -: Kargil is a place in the mountains of India. It is known for a big war that happened there in 1999.
Ladakh -: Ladakh is a region in northern India. It has high mountains and is very cold.
Kargil War -: The Kargil War was a fight between India and Pakistan in 1999. Many brave soldiers fought to protect India.
Kargil War Memorial -: The Kargil War Memorial is a place where people remember the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.
Kargil Vijay Diwas -: Kargil Vijay Diwas is a special day in India. It celebrates the victory of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War.
Operation Vijay -: Operation Vijay was the name of the mission to win back the land taken during the Kargil War.
