World should know how Army do their Job in limited sources: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's longest underground highway 'Atal Tunnel' in Himachal Pradesh. This Tunnel is 9.02 km long and top highest situated underground highway too.

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I want the Ministry of External Affairs to invite some universities for case studies on this tunnel. The world should know how our jawans can do such a wonderful job in limited resources: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi will hold a public meeting in Sissu from 12 to 12:45 pm, while coming back to Solanganala via Tunnel at 12:50 and addressing BJP leaders.

The Atal Tunnel, launched today, will prove to be a master stroke on China for India. The length of the Atal Tunnel is 9 kilometers. PM Modi will hold the first public meeting in the Corona era after the inauguration of the tunnel. PM Modi will hold a public meeting in Solang Valley.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Atal Tunnel, Rohtang.

It is the longest highway tunnel in the world built at an altitude of 3000 meters.

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Highway to connect Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley:

Atal Tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley. This will save the time on road and will be most helpful for Indian Army. It has taken nearly ten years to build this tunnel located at 10 thousand feet.

Indian soldiers deployed in Ladakh will get the most benefit from its formation. Because of this, arms and logistics will be easily supplied even in winter.

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Future benifits of ATAL TUNNEL:

Strategic power will increase on Pakistan-China border

It is possible to reach the border areas soon.

It became easy for the army to get health in winter.

The strength of the army on the border will increase in winter.

In winter, the difficulties of passing through Rohtang Pass will end.

Eliminate reliance on Zojila Pass for goods delivery.

Easier to settle with China especially in difficult situation.

Atal tunnel's cost:

The cost of the Atal Tunnel Project increased from Rs 1,700 in 2010 to Rs 3,200 crore by September 2020. This tunnel is about 8.8 kilometers long and is ten meters wide. 5000 vehicles can pass through this tunnel at a speed of 80 km per day. Once in a while, 3000 cars or 1500 trucks can come out simultaneously. State-of-the-art Australian tunneling methods have been used inside the Atal Tunnel. The ventilation system is also based on Australian technology.

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