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President Murmu to Visit World's Longest Highway Tunnel During Himachal Trip
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu will tour the world’s longest highway tunnel as part of a three‑day visit to Himachal Pradesh, where she will also attend a convocation at AIIMS Bilaspur.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the world’s longest highway tunnel during a three‑day trip to Himachal Pradesh. The visit forms part of her broader itinerary, which also includes attending a convocation at AIIMS Bilaspur. The tunnel, a significant engineering landmark, is expected to showcase the state’s infrastructure development.
The president’s visit to the tunnel is aimed at highlighting progress in road connectivity and safety measures. Officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will accompany her to provide technical insights.
The tour is expected to draw attention to the importance of modern infrastructure projects in boosting regional growth and tourism. The president’s presence underscores the national government’s commitment to improving transportation networks across India.
The president’s visit to the tunnel is aimed at highlighting progress in road connectivity and safety measures. Officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will accompany her to provide technical insights.
The tour is expected to draw attention to the importance of modern infrastructure projects in boosting regional growth and tourism. The president’s presence underscores the national government’s commitment to improving transportation networks across India.