SAIL is single largest steel supplier to Zojila Tunnel
On 21 July 2025, the Steel Ministry said SAIL had supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel to the under-construction Zojila Tunnel, becoming its single largest steel supplier.
Summary
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel, including TMT re-bars, structurals and plates, to the under-construction Zojila Tunnel, becoming the project's single largest steel supplier, the Ministry of Steel said on 21 July 2025. The tunnel, at an altitude of 11,578 feet in the Himalayas, is set to become India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, and is progressing towards completion in 2027. It will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway.
Key facts
- Steel supplied
- Over 31,000 tonnes (TMT re-bars, structurals, plates)
- Altitude
- 11,578 feet
- Status
- Under construction; completion targeted 2027
- Connects
- Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil
- Claim
- India's longest road tunnel; Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel
Practice MCQs 1 questions
SAIL has supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel to which under-construction tunnel that will link Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Zojila Tunnel
PIB (Steel): SAIL is the single largest steel supplier to the Zojila Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil.