New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated five development projects worth about Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh. These projects started through video conferencing include the new terminal of Leh Airport, strategically important roads, electricity, water conservation and projects related to saving historical heritage. These are expected to improve connectivity in the area and provide facilities to the local people.
On this occasion, PM Modi said that these projects will give new impetus to the development of Ladakh. He said this would make travel easier for people, improve electricity and water facilities and help preserve the ancient heritage of the area.
A big day for Ladakh! Projects worth around Rs. Rs 3,350 crore are set to give the region's development fresh momentum. https://t.co/ADbqwCGmiS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2026
New terminal built at Leh airport
Prominent among these projects is the new passenger terminal of Kushok Bakula Rimpochi Airport in Leh. Built at a cost of about Rs 640 crore, this terminal is spread over 23,800 square meters. It has a capacity to handle 35 lakh passengers annually. Geothermal energy has been used in the terminal to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Better connectivity will be available from Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the 298 km long Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road. This road built by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) connects Nimmu in Leh to Darcha in Himachal Pradesh via Zanskar Valley. This will provide a third alternative route to reach Ladakh. This road is also important for the movement of army personnel and essential equipment. Also, local people will get facility in accessing education, health services and markets.
Emphasis on electricity and water conservation also
To strengthen the power system in Ladakh, 9 MW Hanu Small Hydroelectric Project and Dah-Hanu-Khaltsi Transmission Line have been started. At the same time, under Him Sarovar Scheme, 40 water bodies have been developed in 40 villages. Its objective is to overcome water shortage during the sowing season. Additionally, the country's first Petroglyph Conservation Park was inaugurated at Indus Ghats, Leh. Here the ancient figures and historical traces carved on the rocks will be preserved, which will help in saving the thousands of years old heritage of Ladakh.