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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Rs 3,350 Crore in Ladakh
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore to the nation in Ladakh via video conferencing.
- •The new terminal at Leh airport, built for Rs 650 crore, is India's first solar-powered geothermal heating terminal designed to withstand harsh weather.
- •The Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road, valued at Rs 2,500 crore, was dedicated to the nation, reducing travel time from 12 hours to 3 hours and boosting local commerce.
- •The Hanu hydroelectric project and associated power transmission infrastructure were launched to provide uninterrupted electricity and improve rural quality of life.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five major development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh via video conferencing. These initiatives aim to improve transportation, ensure reliable electricity and clean drinking water supply, and preserve the region's ancient heritage.
The new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rinpochee Airport in Leh cost Rs 650 crore and increases annual passenger capacity from 1 million to 3.5 million while boosting operational efficiency threefold. It is India's first airport terminal equipped with solar-powered geothermal heating to withstand harsh weather conditions and promote sustainable local tourism.
The Rs 2,500 crore Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road significantly improves regional strategic and economic connectivity by reducing road travel time from 12 hours to 3 hours. Built by the Border Roads Organisation, this vital route saves travelers' time and provides a massive boost to local commerce and transport.
