Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on March 9, inaugurated the world's longest twin-lane Sela tunnel, located at an elevation of 13,000 ft in Arunachal Pradesh. Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for INR 825 crore, the tunnel is strategically vital due to its proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang.
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World's Longest Twin-Lane Tunnel Inaugurated In Arunachal Pradesh
Sela tunnel, the Border Roads Organisation's INR 825 crore project, ensures all-weather connectivity to Tawang, reinforcing defence capabilities and fostering socio-economic development in the region
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Sela tunnel is located at an elevation of 13,000 ft in Arunachal Pradesh
Sela tunnel is located at an elevation of 13,000 ft in Arunachal Pradesh
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