Prime Minister to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel, hailing its impact on local economy and all-weather access [Video]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday endorsed the views of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonmarg area of Kashmir.

“I am eagerly awaiting my visit to Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir for the tunnel inauguration. You rightly point out the benefits for tourism and the local economy”, the Prime Minister posted on his social media handle in response to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s earlier post on the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel.

Earlier Chief Minister posted “Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM @narendramodi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of the Z-morh tunnel will open Sonmarg to tourism all year round, Sonmarg will now be developed as a great ski resort. The local population will not have to leave in winter & the travel time to Kargil/Leh from Srinagar will also reduce”.

Chief Minister also …