SELA TUNNEL: INDIA’S HIGHEST TWIN-LANE TUNNEL

  • Location: West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Altitude: 13,000 feet
  • Inaugurated by: PM Narendra Modi on March 9, 2024
  • Significance: Enhances year-round connectivity to Tawang

Key Benefits

  • Improved Connectivity: Facilitates smooth movement for tourists, locals, and military convoys.
  • Travel Efficiency: Reduces travel time and transportation costs.
  • Boost to Tourism & Economy: Increased tourist footfall and rapid infrastructure growth (e.g., new hotels in Tawang).

Recognitions & Awards

  • World Book of Records Mention
  • ASSOCHAM Award
  • Build Infra Award
  • Gold Medal for BRO’s Project Vartak (awarded by Arunachal Pradesh Governor)

Symbol of Progress & Strategic Importance

  • Strengthens border infrastructure and national security.
  • Reinforces India’s commitment to developing remote regions.
  • Showcases engineering excellence and resilience in challenging terrain.

As the Sela Tunnel marks its first anniversary, it stands as a monument of modern infrastructure development in India.

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