5 Development Projects Worth Rs. 3,350 Crore Inaugurated in Ladakh
- 16 Oct 2026
On October 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five projects worth approximately Rs. 3,350 crore in Ladakh via video conferencing.
Key Facts
- Air Connectivity: Inauguration of a new terminal worth approximately Rs. 650 crore at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh.
- Strategic Road: The Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road, built at a cost of around Rs. 2,500 crore, was dedicated to the nation. Travel time on this route is claimed to be reduced from 12 hours to nearly 3 hours. This road will strengthen connectivity between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
- Power & Water Conservation: Dedication of the Hanu Hydroelectric Project and its associated transmission network. Additionally, 40 reservoirs constructed under the Amrit Sarovar Project were dedicated.
- Heritage Conservation: India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park was inaugurated in Leh for the preservation of historical rock art. Its objective is to preserve Ladakh's ancient rock art and cultural heritage.
- Infrastructure Expansion in Ladakh: According to the Prime Minister, since 2019, the road network has grown from 1,800 km to over 4,000 km, major bridges from 19 to nearly 75, and helipads from 7 to more than 40. Tap water coverage has also increased from 3.5% to nearly 99%.
- Border Development & Tourism: Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, more than 40 border settlements are being upgraded. Homestays in the region increased from around 150 to 3,000, and operational greenhouses were reported at 11,000.
- Education & Sports: Emphasis was placed on empowering youth with higher education, skills, and sports training through the construction of a Center of Excellence in Leh, proposed satellite campuses of IIT Jammu and IIM Jammu, and Ladakh's new Sports Policy.
