DAY NOTE: India Modi to open Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh

By defence.capital on October 3, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Photo: A satellite imagery of the Atal Tunnel and its connectivity advantages.

India Aerospace & Defence Daynote: Oct. 3, 2020

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, to provide all-weather connectivity to army and civilians in the region.
Oct. 3, 2020. 10 AM India Time.

The #AtalTunnel will solve a major problem of connectivity in the region. It has several salient features and will further ‘Ease of Living’ for local citizens. Will also join public programmes in Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2020

India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Manali, visiting Snow and Avalance Study Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation and for final review of ‘Atul Tunnel’ in Himachal Pradesh.
Oct. 3, 2020.

Leaving for Manali on a two day visit to Himachal Pradesh. I shall visit the @DRDO_India’s Snow & Avalanche Study establishment, interact with troops and review the preparations at the ‘Atal Tunnel, Rohtang’ today. PM Shri @narendramodi will inaugurate the ‘Atal Tunnel’ tomorrow.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 2, 2020

Visited the ‘Atal Tunnel, Rohtang’ to review the preparations for the inaugural ceremony to be held tomorrow.

PM Shri @narendramodi will dedicate the Tunnel to the nation. This 9.02 Km long ‘Engineering Marvel’ will connect Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. pic.twitter.com/fvwGcckzxB
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 2, 2020

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