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The strategically important and highly anticipated 78 km long Tawaghat-Lipulekh road, popularly known as Kailash Man …read more
PITHORAGARH: Union defense minister Rajnath Singh The 78-km long strategically important and highly anticipated Tawaghat-Lipulekh Road, popularly known as Kailash Mansarovar Road, which will connect Dharchula with Lipulekh Pass (at the Chinese border) in Pithoragarh District.
The key road is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the armed forces to augment defense systems near the border. Furthermore, once open to the public, it will also help to significantly reduce travel time for pilgrims participating in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In fact, Singh said at the inauguration that pilgrims going to Kailash Mansarovar will now be able to complete their road trip in one week instead of up to three weeks.
Later, in a tweet, he congratulated the Border Highway Organization (BRO) for completing the road that is at a height of over 17,000 feet, even when the Covid-19 pandemic is at its peak. He also dialed a convoy of vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunji via video conference.
Vimal Goswami, chief engineer of the Hirak Project (BRO), said that the 78 km road from Ghatiyabagar to Lipulekh was built at a cost of Rs 408 crore. “The hardest 17km stretch between Najang and Bundi took two years to complete due to road cutting work on very difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions,” he added.
Opening the road, the Defense Minister said that, apart from its strategic importance, it will also have religious and economic significance. “Tourism, health and education facilities will also flourish in the area and local villagers will benefit from it. With this path, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra on the Lipulekh side will now be 84% in India and only 16% in China by road. Previously, the yatra was 80% by road in China and only 20% in India, “he said, adding that travel time will be significantly reduced and may be.
Goswami added that the road landscape is beautiful and unique. “It begins at an altitude of 6,000 feet and after crossing several valleys, meadows, mountains and passing through bridges, the path ends at a height of 17,060 feet,” he added.
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