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PM Modi Inaugurates World's Longest Bidirectional Tunnel
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PM Modi Inaugurates World's Longest Bidirectional Tunnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, a groundbreaking infrastructure project boasting the title of the world's longest bidirectional tunnel. Situated at an impressive altitude of 13,000 feet, the tunnel holds significant importance for enhancing connectivity in the region.

The Sela Tunnel, a marvel of engineering, is designed to facilitate year-round accessibility, overcoming challenges posed by the region's challenging terrain and weather conditions. This strategic infrastructure initiative not only strengthens national security but also opens up opportunities for socio-economic development in Arunachal Pradesh.

The inauguration of the Sela Tunnel aligns with the government's commitment to improving connectivity and infrastructure in the northeastern region of India. This transformative project is set to ease travel, promote tourism, and foster economic growth in the region.

As the world's longest bidirectional tunnel, the Sela Tunnel stands as a testament to India's technological prowess and determination to overcome geographical challenges. The project symbolises progress and marks a significant step towards creating resilient and well-connected infrastructure in remote areas, contributing to the overall development and integration of Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, a groundbreaking infrastructure project boasting the title of the world's longest bidirectional tunnel. Situated at an impressive altitude of 13,000 feet, the tunnel holds significant importance for enhancing connectivity in the region. The Sela Tunnel, a marvel of engineering, is designed to facilitate year-round accessibility, overcoming challenges posed by the region's challenging terrain and weather conditions. This strategic infrastructure initiative not only strengthens national security but also opens up opportunities for socio-economic development in Arunachal Pradesh. The inauguration of the Sela Tunnel aligns with the government's commitment to improving connectivity and infrastructure in the northeastern region of India. This transformative project is set to ease travel, promote tourism, and foster economic growth in the region. As the world's longest bidirectional tunnel, the Sela Tunnel stands as a testament to India's technological prowess and determination to overcome geographical challenges. The project symbolises progress and marks a significant step towards creating resilient and well-connected infrastructure in remote areas, contributing to the overall development and integration of Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of the country.

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