The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has broken its own record by constructing the world’s highest motorable road over Mig La Pass at 19,400 feet in Ladakh. This engineering marvel surpasses previous records at Umling La and Khardung La, offering a crucial new strategic and tourism corridor near the Indo-China border.
Engineering Feat
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The Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road is the third vital axis connecting Hanle to Fukche village
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Built to withstand extreme weather, thin air, glaciers, and heavy snowfall
Strategic Importance
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Enhances connectivity for defence and remote border villages
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Boosts tourism potential with breathtaking views of Indus and Dumtsele Valleys
Economic and Social Impact
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Project estimated at ₹520 crore, fostering growth in border communities
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Encourages sustainable tourism and local hospitality development
Sources: News On Air, The Tribune, ANI