Mudasir Maqbool
Leh : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore to the nation in Ladakh on October 15 through video conferencing with a focus on strengthening connectivity, boosting infrastructure and preserving the Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage.
Announcing the programme in a post on X, the Prime Minister said the projects would contribute to the overall development of Ladakh and improve the quality of life of its people.
The key projects include the new Passenger Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh and the Nimmu Padum Darcha Road, which is expected to strengthen connectivity and strategic mobility in the region.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 9 MW Hanu Hydroelectric Project along with power transmission infrastructure, aimed at supporting the region’s energy infrastructure.
Among the other initiatives is India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh, which is intended to help preserve the Ladakh’s ancient rock carvings and cultural heritage.
