(a) whether the Government has sanctioned the construction of Zojila Tunnel between Sonmarg and Drass in the Ladakh region;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the current status of the project?
(a) whether the Government has sanctioned the construction of Zojila Tunnel between Sonmarg and Drass in the Ladakh region;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the current status of the project?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. The consultancy contract for feasibility study of Zojila Tunnel
was awarded with a time frame of 18 months. Feasibility Study is going on. The consultant
has not submitted the feasibility report as yet.