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Sela Tunnel Project
A strategic tunnel system on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang road that improves all-weather access to Tawang and reduces snowbound pass exposure.
Estimated cost
₹825 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
9 Feb 2019
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The high-altitude tunnel was inaugurated in March 2024 after moving beyond earlier public delivery windows.
First target
Dec 2022
Current target
Mar 2024
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Tawang region residents, border-area logistics, tourism and strategic road users needing all-weather connectivity.
Timeline
2 events
9 Feb 2019
Foundation laid
Foundation stone laid for tunnel connectivity toward Tawang.
9 Mar 2024
Inaugurated
The project was inaugurated as a strategic all-weather connectivity asset.
Risk notes
- Completed high-altitude project
- Ongoing operational risk from snow, landslides and road maintenance
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