Proposed tunnel construction is very strategic for connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. First time India will be constructing an under river tunnel close to China border.
Construction of the 14.85 km long tunnel is expected to start this year.
BJP hails the Centre’s approval to the construction of a tunnel under the Brahmaputra river.
The State BJP has welcomed the Centre’s approval to the construction of a tunnel under the Brahmaputra river.
The four lane underwater tunnel connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh towns in Assam would be situated near the China border and will help in rapid movement of military transport and supplies
The Narendra Modi led Central government has given an in-principal approval to construct a strategic tunnel below the Brahmaputra river which will give an all weather connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Hindustan Times has reported.
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Centre gives in-principle approval for tunnel under the Brahmaputra amid tension with China: Report
www.hindustantimes.comThe proposed tunnel in India is going to be very important strategically as it will provide year-long connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.