(a) whether the Foundation Stone for a tunnel on Srinagar-Leh
highway near Z-Morh was laid in October, 2012;
(b) if so, whether the Union Cabinet has also approved the
construction of tunnels on Zojila Pass; and
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the progress of work
made thereon?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) Foundation stone for construction of tunnel at Z-Morh on
Srinagar-Leh highway was laid on 4th October 2012.
(b) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held
on 17.10.2013 has approved construction of Zozila Tunnel.
(c) The details of progress of these two tunnels are as under:
(i) Contract for construction of tunnel on Z-Morh has been awarded.
(ii) Land acquisition for construction of Zojila Pass Tunnel is under process.
Contract action is in progress.