Zojila Tunnel
Why it Matters?
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is the largest steel supplier to the Zojila Tunnel, India's longest road tunnel under construction in the Himalayas.
What You Should Know?
It will be India’s longest road tunnel.
It will be Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel.
It is under construction in the Himalayan terrain at 11,578 feet.
It provides all-weather connectivity between Srinagar-Dras–Kargil–Leh.
It is part of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway.
It would be 9.5 meters wide and 7.57 meters high in the shape of a horseshoe.
It enhances military and civilian mobility in sensitive border regions.
It supports regional economic development and tourism.
It is expected to be completed by 2027.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL):
It is India's largest steelmaking Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking.