"We are building 13 new project in Jammu and Kashmir and I hope that it will further strengthen the road network and road communication for the people," The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping said.
The Centre will also float a tender for construction of the Zojila tunnel which will cost around Rs 6,000 crore in the next two months, Gadkari said, adding with the construction of the tunnel, the highway to Leh and Kargil districts of the Ladakh region will become an all weather road.
"The Prime Minister had announced Rs 24,160 crores project for Jammu and Kashmir regions and out of which, I am happy to announce that, Rs 4,463 crores have been implemented on the ground," he said.
"I want to assure the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the Prime Minister's focus and vision is to make India a vibrant and a strong country," he said, adding, "The Prime Minister wants to build best infrastructure in the country which will be no less than any other country."
He said the tunnel is expected to cut travel time from Jammu to Srinagar by at least two hours which will increase all time tourism in the state.
"It is a very proud moment for all of us. World standard sophisticated electronic arrangements are made. International safety has been implemented in this," he added.
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