Advisor to Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula visited Minamarg and inspected the construction work of Zojila tunnel eastern portal.

At Zojila tunnel, Imtiyaz Ahmed, site incharge informed the advisor that around 2 km excavation had been done from the eastern portal (Minamarg) of the tunnel, and around a similar length of excavation has been achieved at the western side of the tunnel (Baltal side). He also informed that other works inside the tunnel are in full swing besides excavation. 

The advisor also inquired from the concerned officer about the winter stocking of essential materials for the construction works. The concerned officer informed the advisor that the dumping of necessary materials is under process and will be completed soon. He instructed the concerned officer to provide all the required arrangements for laborers during the winter season for their safety.

Later, the advisor also visited Lamochan village and took stock of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works. The concerned officer from the PHE Department informed that all the households have been connected with Functional Household Tapes (FHTHs) adding that the water supply will be started within a week.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani; Sub Divisional Magistrate Drass (SDM) Mukhtar Ahmed; Station House Officer (SHO) Drass besides other concerned officers accompanied the advisor during his visit.