PM Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 marked a significant occasion as he inaugurated the strategically crucial Sela Tunnel. Alongside this monumental project, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for approximately 20 other development initiatives in the Northeast region, underscoring the Government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure in the far eastern corner of India.
The visit's centrepiece was the Sela Tunnel, an ambitious road tunnel constructed at an elevation of 3,000 metres in Arunachal Pradesh. It will provide year-round connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, making it the world's longest bi-lane tunnel at 12.04 km. This tunnel is a crucial development ensuring all-weather access to the challenging terrain of Tawang, near the Tibet border, and represents a noteworthy achievement in the region's infrastructure.
The Sela Tunnel will strengthen strategic capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Its location near Sela Pass, a crucial point in the region, will play a pivotal role in facilitating troop deployment and the movement of machinery, bolstering India's military presence in the area.
Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation under Project Vartak, the tunnel project holds immense strategic importance in combating external threats. It will significantly reduce travel time and ensure all-weather access along the NH13 road to Tawang, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and cultural heritage.
As a key milestone in India's infrastructure development, the Sela Tunnel will enhance military capabilities and boost tourism in Tawang, offering visitors a smoother and more reliable travel experience. The tunnel's construction using the latest tunnelling methods will ensure uninterrupted travel, contributing to the growth of tourism in the region and positioning Tawang as a popular destination in the North East.
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BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
Which building is safe in earthquake?
'Quake Safe' buildings can be constructed by using lighter construction material and simple structural design. Roofs are made lighter in weight so that when they fall, the damage is less. Shelves and cupboards are fixed to walls so that they don not fall on people during an earthquake.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
What are the disadvantages of tunnels?
The tunnel has a large open area, which has a great impact on municipalities such as traffic and shops. Especially in urban densely populated areas, construction protection needs to be safe and reliable, and the cost of dark excavation is high. Construction in the city.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
Can earthquakes destroy tunnels?
The impact of earthquakes on tunnels is usually grouped into ground failure and ground shaking. Ground failure includes liquefaction, slope instability at portals and fault displacements. For tunnels in rock liquefaction is not an issue, but slope instability and fault displacement can have impacts on the tunnels.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
What are the dangers of tunnels?
One of the risks is the chance of hitting large quantities of high-pressure groundwater. Smaller volumes of groundwater ingress can also cause problems in a tunnel or its surroundings. Water is the most frequent reason for grouting the rock that surrounds tunnels.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
How many protected areas are there in Arunachal Pradesh?
There are 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1 Orchid Sanctuary and 2 National Parks in the state of Arunachal Pradesh covering an area of 9,488.48 sq km. There is no such threat to these protected areas by the dispersed population of the state that is 13 per sq km.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
What is the dispute between India and China in Arunachal Pradesh?
China, which refers to the territory as Zangnan, claims Arunachal Pradesh is part of southern Tibet. India rejects those claims, stating Arunachal Pradesh has always been a part of India.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
Which part of Arunachal Pradesh is claimed by China?
China, which claims Arunachal Pradesh as South Tibet, routinely objects to the Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
Why Arunachal Pradesh is restricted area?
Such restriction is in place due to security reason. Even Indian Citizens who are not residence of those areas require an Inner Line Permit to enter these places. The Inner Line Permit is significantly easier to get.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
Is snowfall in Sela Pass?
Besides its geographical importance, Sela Pass is breathtaking place always covered in snow providing some beautiful views of the eastern Himalayan range.
BrahmDevYadav 1 year 1 month ago
What is the altitude of the Sela tunnel?
At an altitude of 13,800 ft, Sela tunnel is India's highest mountain tunnel road that will provide the Indian Army with an all-weather link to the disputed boundary between the two nations in Arunachal Pradesh even in harsh winter.