Atal Tunnel Rohtang inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Atal Tunnel in Manali. It is “world’s longest highway” tunnel and is named Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. The 9.02 kilometres long engineering marvel connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Lahaul-Spiti throughout the year. Currently, the area remains cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall and inclement weather. The Atal tunnel has huge strategic significance as it will greatly assist in the movement of armed forces.
Atal Tunnel or the Rohtang tunnel has been built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. The tunnel is located at an altitude of 10,000 Feet from the Mean Sea Level (MSL). The tunnel is set to reduce road distance by 46 kilometres between Leh and Manali. Atal tunnel also reduces the journey time by around 4 to 5 hours. The decision to construct a strategic tunnel below the Rohtang Pass was taken on June 03, 2000 during the tenure of the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
I want the Ministry of External Affairs to invite some universities for case studies on this tunnel. The world should know how our jawans can do such a wonderful job in limited resources: PM Narendra Modi
Atal Ji laid the foundation stone of approach road of this tunnel in 2002. Till 2013-2014, progress was made only on 1,300 meters of this tunnel. After 2014, the project progressed with unprecedented pace. Experts say if the tunnel was constructed with the pace it was being built at that time, it would probably be completed in 2040. We completed the work in just 6 years that would have taken 26 years: PM Narendra Modi
I request the Ministry of Education that the students of engineering & technical studies related universities should be given a chance to do a case study of Atal Tunnel. The students must learn how this tunnel was built: PM Modi at the inauguration of Atal Tunnel, Rohtang
Many other important projects were treated in the same way as Atal tunnel. The strategically important Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip in Ladakh remained closed for 40–45 years. I don't want to go into details as to what was the helplessness and the pressure behind it: PM Narendra Modi
There is nothing more important for us than protecting the country. But the country has also seen that a period when the defense interests of the country were compromised: PM Modi at Rohtang
Emphasis has been put on the development of border infrastructure. Its benefits are being extended to the common people as well as our armed forces personnel: PM Modi at Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh
Atal Ji laid the foundation stone of approach road of this tunnel in 2002. Till 2013-2014, progress was made only on 1,300 meters of this tunnel. After 2014, the project progressed with unprecedented pace: PM Narendra Modi
Border Roads Organisation completed construction of Atal Tunnel within its estimated cost of construction. This tunnel is dedicated to the soldiers guarding our borders & those living near border areas: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Rohtang
After construction of this tunnel at the height of 10,040 feet, Himachal Pradesh, a small state, has got recognition not only in the nation but in the whole world. There is no other tunnel of this length at this height: Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur
Connectivity has a direct connection with development. Connectivity in border areas is directly related to security issues: PM Modi at the inauguration of Atal Tunnel, Rohtang
Atal tunnel will give new strength to India's border infrastructure. It is an example of world-class border connectivity. There have been demands to improve border infrastructure but for a long time, such projects either couldn't get out of planning stage or got stuck midway: PM Modi
Historic day; not only dream of Atal ji realised but also decades-long wait of people of Himachal is over: PM Modi at Atal Tunnel opening.
At one point, the pace of tunnel's construction was so slow that it would have taken the tunnel to be completed by 2040 only, but after 2014, its pace was increased and we have managed to achieve this feat, says PM Modi
Atal Tunnel will reduce the time taken to travel between Manali in Kullu and Keylong in Lahaul by 3 to 4 hours, says PM Narendra Modi.
I remember the time when I used to come with then PM Vajpayee to Manali and with Shri Dhumal we used to discuss about the idea of tunnel with him which later became his dream, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi is now speaking at the inauguration of Atal Tunnel at the North Portal of Rohtang's tunnel at Sissu, Lahaul Spiti.
As per PM Modi's suggestion, tunnel tourism will be developed at both north and south portals and will connect Leh, Kargil in the North and Pangi area of Himachal, says CM
It was former PM Atal Bihari Vajapyee's dream. When he used to visit Manali, he also wanted to go further to Lahaul-Spiti, but it was difficult due to the terrain. It is when the idea germinated, now PM Modi has fulfulled that dream, says Himachal CM.
The South Portal (SP) of Atal Tunnel is located at a distance of 25 Km from Manali at an altitude of 3060 Mtrs, while the North Portal (NP) of the tunnel is located near village Teling, Sissu, in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 3071 Mtrs.
After attending the inauguration function of the Atal Tunnel at South Portal, Manali, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall be participating in public functions at Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley.
PM Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane are aso present at Atal Tunnel, Rohtang
The Atal Tunnel will solve a major problem of connectivity in the region. It has several salient features and will further ‘Ease of Living’ for local citizens. Will also join public programmes in Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley: PM Modi tweeted
Fulfilling Atal Ji’s dream of top quality infrastructure. Will be in Himachal Pradesh tomorrow to dedicate the #AtalTunnel in Rohtang to the nation. This is an iconic infrastructure project built at a height of 10,000 feet" PM Modi Tweeted yesterday
India's famous Border Roads Organisation (BRO) worked relentlessly in the tough conditions to overcome major geological, terrain and weather challenges that included the most difficult stretch of the 587-metre Seri Nalah Fault Zone. The breakthrough from both ends was achieved on October 15, 2017.
Late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee took the historic decision to construct a strategic tunnel in the Himalayas below the Rohtang Pass on June 03, 2000. The Rohtang Tunnel's foundation stone for the access Road to the South Portal of the tunnel was laid on May 26, 2002.
The Atal Tunnel in Rohtang that PM Modi is going to inaugurate has fire rated Dampers at every 50 Mtrs and cameras at every 60 Mtrs.
Rohtang's Atal tunnel has an evacuation lighting / exit signs at every 25 Mtrs and broadcasting system throughout the tunnel.
Rohtang's Atal tunnel has auto incident detection system with CCTV cameras at every 250 meters and air quality monitoring at every 1 Km.
The Atal Tunnel has telephone connections at every 150 Mtrs for emergency communication and fire hydrant mechanisms at every 60 Mtrs.
PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Manali for the inauguration of the Atal tunnel, Rohtang. The inauguration is scheduled to take place at 10:00 AM.
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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel have overcome major geological, terrain and weather challenges. The most difficult stretch was the 587-metre Seri Nalah Fault Zone. The breakthrough from both ends was achieved on October 15, 2017.
The North Portal (NP) of the tunnel is located near village Teling, Sissu, in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of more than 10,075 feet.
Atal Tunnel's South Portal (SP) is located at a distance of 25 Km from Manali at an altitude of over 10,039 feet.