Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

The Zojila Tunnel Project is a landmark infrastructure development aimed at ensuring year-round connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The tunnel, stretching approximately 14 km between Baltal and Minamarg on NH-1, will overcome the seasonal disruptions caused by heavy snowfall at Zojila Pass. The project is expected to reduce travel time between Sonamarg and Minamarg from two hours to about 30 minutes. Equipped with modern safety systems, including fire detection, ventilation, and CCTV surveillance, the tunnel will improve transportation, strengthen regional connectivity, and support economic and strategic development in the region.