Pics: PM Modi Unveils Sela Tunnel In Arunachal, All About Its Strategic Importance
Inauguration of Sela Tunnel
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Strategic Importance of Sela Tunnel
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Significance
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Sela Tunnel acts as a crucial link between Tezpur in Assam and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, an area historically significant but previously vulnerable to intrusion, notably during the 1962 War. Constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, the tunnel aims to rectify this vulnerability while ensuring year-round mobility for both defense and civilian vehicles.
Enhanced Mobility
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Security Measures
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Strategic Concealment and Deterrence
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One of the paramount advantages of the Sela Tunnel lies in its strategic concealment, depriving neighboring powers, notably China, of the ability to monitor traffic movements. The Sela Pass, currently observable by the Chinese, serves as a vantage point for reconnaissance. However, with the tunnel's completion, India gains the upper hand in obscuring military activities, thereby augmenting deterrence against potential threats.
Fortifying India's Defense
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