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  • 22 Oct 2024
  • 5 min read
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Z-Morh Project in Kashmir

Why in News?

The Z-Morh tunnel project in Jammu & Kashmir recently witnessed militant attacks highlighting strategical significance of the project.

Key Points

  • Z-Morh Tunnel:
    • A 6.4 km-long tunnel connecting the Sonamarg health resort with Kangan town, Ganderbal district.
    • Located near Gagangir village, the tunnel’s name is derived from the Z-shaped road stretch where it is constructed.
    • It will provide all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a major tourist destination on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
  • Strategic Importance:
    • The tunnel is part of the larger Zojila Tunnel project, aimed at ensuring all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh.
    • It is critical for military logistics, enabling faster movement of troops to Ladakh, where tensions with both Pakistan and China exist.
    • The tunnel facilitates safe connectivity to regions like Dras, Kargil, and Leh, which are crucial for defense operations, particularly around the Siachen Glacier and Eastern Ladakh.
    • Z-Morh tunnel will act as a precursor to the Zojila Tunnel, which is under construction and expected to be completed by December 2026.
    • Enhances India's capability in reinforcing military personnel in sensitive areas of Ladakh, vital post-2020 India-China standoff.
  • The attack on the project underscores evolving threats to critical infrastructure, highlighting the importance of safeguarding national projects from insurgent activities.


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Major Infrastructure Projects in J&K

Why in News?

The recent militant attack has put a spotlight on ongoing infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir, with contractors assessing risks but not yet raising alarm.

Key Points

  • Ongoing Mega Projects in J&K:
  • National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL):

Z-Morh Tunnel

  • A 6.4 km-long tunnel connecting the Sonamarg health resort with Kangan town, Ganderbal district.
  • Located near Gagangir village, the tunnel’s name is derived from the Z-shaped road stretch where it is constructed.
  • It will provide all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a major tourist destination on the Srinagar-Leh highway.

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India-China Standoff and Patrolling Arrangements Along LAC

Why in News?

India and China have been engaged in a prolonged standoff since 2020 along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region, with several points of contention and military confrontations.

  • Recent developments indicate efforts towards easing tensions and restructuring patrolling arrangements.

Key Points

  • Sectors Across the LAC: It is divided into three sectors.
    • The eastern sector which spans Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim (1346 km).
    • The middle sector in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh (545 km).
    • The western sector in Ladakh (1597 km).
    • The alignment of the LAC in the eastern sector is along the 1914 McMahon Line.
      • The McMohan line marked out previously unclaimed/undefined borders between Britain and Tibet. The middle sector is the least disputed sector, while the western sector witnesses the highest transgressions between the two sides


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