PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,350 cr projects in Ladakh, including new Leh airport terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched five pivotal projects in Ladakh aimed at advancing airport facilities and improving road connectivity. These projects feature a new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport and the creation of the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road. The Hanu Hydroelectric Project will foster renewable energy, supplemented by a Conservation Park to preserve historic artifacts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated five development projects in Ladakh on Thursday, with a total investment of approximately Rs 3,350 crore. These projects encompass airport infrastructure, strategic road connectivity, renewable energy, and water conservation efforts.
The most prominent among them is the new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, valued at Rs 640 crore. This terminal, covering 23,800 square meters, aims to accommodate 35 lakh passengers annually and utilizes geothermal energy to enhance energy efficiency and minimize its carbon footprint. Adorned with cultural elements, the terminal promises enhanced passenger convenience and improved air connectivity to the rest of India.
Additionally, the PM inaugurated a 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). This road connects Leh with the Himachal Pradesh border via the Zanskar Valley, serving as an alternative route to the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways. It traverses high-altitude Himalayan terrain and provides crucial access to healthcare, education, markets, and other essential services for the Zanskar region's residents.
The 9 MW Hanu Hydroelectric Project, coupled with the 66 kV double-circuit Dah-Hanu-Khaltsi transmission line, was also unveiled. These initiatives enhance power evacuation infrastructure and bolster Ladakh's electricity reliability, leveraging the region's hydropower potential.
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park was established in Leh to safeguard the archaeological heritage of prehistoric rock art sites. The park safeguards these invaluable cultural assets for future generations.
Lastly, Project Amrit Him Sarovar focuses on water conservation and management across 40 villages in Ladakh. By conserving water during surplus periods, the project seeks to alleviate water scarcity challenges during crucial agricultural seasons, ultimately supporting irrigation and long-term water security in the region.
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