PM Modi Assam Visit: PM Modi to open Sela Tunnel for public, Will launch projects worth Rs 18,000 Crore

The Sela Tunnel project, constructed at a cost of about Rs 825 crore, is an engineering marvel. It will provide all weather connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang across Sela pass on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road. It has been constructed using the new Austrian tunneling method and incorporates safety features of the highest standards. The project will not only provide a faster and more efficient transport route in the region but is of strategic importance to the country.  The foundation stone of Sela Tunnel was laid by PM Modi in February 2019, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.