Rajnath Singh Opens Shyok Tunnel, Cites 'Op Sindoor' for Border Strength

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh.
• The 920-meter tunnel ensures all-weather access along the strategic Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi (DSDBO) route.
• It significantly enhances troop mobility, logistics, and India's operational readiness in the sensitive border region.
• Singh noted the tunnel will also promote tourism, create employment, and strengthen public confidence in development.
• The project is among 125 BRO initiatives worth ₹4,737 crore to boost connectivity in India's border states.

Why It Matters: Shyok Tunnel boosts India's border defense and Ladakh's development.