Q. Shinku La Tunnel is proposed to be constructed in which state/UT?
Answer:
Ladakh
Notes: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel. The proposed tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh.
This is expected to be a major asset for tourism and other economic activities in the region. It will also benefit the economy of the Zanskar Valley. Covering a distance of 4.1 km, it will be constructed at an altitude of 16,580 feet by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). It is expected to be the world’s highest tunnel.