Work on Z-morh escape tunnelnearing completion: Jammu and Kashmir Govt 

During her visit, the DC inspected the ongoing work on the 40-km project with twomajor tunnels of 6.5 km and 14 km for all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg andLadakh and was briefed about the pace and progress made on the project.

On the occasion it was informed that work on the project was in full swing and work onZ-morh escape tunnel was nearing completion.

Jyotsna directed the officials of the executing agency to expedite the pace of work on theambitious project so that targets would be achieved within the stipulated time frame.

She also directed the concerned to closely monitor all the construction and planningactivities.

Meanwhile, the DC also chaired a meeting with the officials of the executing agencyduring which certain administrative issues were discussed.She assured of all possible support besides handling of bottlenecks expeditiously by thedistrict administration.

The DC also enquired about the recruitment of local unemployedyouth in the project and urged upon the concerned to provide maximum job opportunitiesto the locals as per the norms in Zojila tunnel works.

Earlier, a blasting ceremony was also carried out by the DC at the Z-Morh tunnel.

The 14-km Zojila tunnel once completed would facilitate all-weather road connectivitybetween Srinagar and Kargil which mainly remains closed during winter due to heavysnowfall in the area and would reduce travel time.

The tunnel would also benefit social and economic development of the region apart fromboosting tourism in Sonamarg and Ladakh regions.Executive Director, NHIDCL, Gurjeet Singh Kambo and officials of MEIL and ASATPLaccompanied the DC.