LADAKH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing, focusing on connectivity, power supply, water security and heritage conservation.
The key projects include the new terminal at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport in Leh, the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road, the Hanu hydroelectric project, 40 reservoirs under Project Amrit Him Sarovar and India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh.
Modi said the airport terminal would increase annual passenger-handling capacity from 10 lakh to 35 lakh, while the new road would reduce travel time between key locations from 12 hours to around three hours.
The Prime Minister also highlighted improvements in road infrastructure, drinking water access, tourism, education and employment since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019. He stressed the importance of promoting local products, supporting farmers and artisans, and preserving the region’s cultural heritage.
Congratulating the people of Ladakh, Modi said the projects would support economic growth and create new opportunities for local communities.
