The Sela Tunnel construction project in Arunachal Pradesh to allow for faster deployment of weapons and military to areas in the Tawang sector has been delayed due to a prolonged winter that slowed construction activities and is now set to be completed by the end of this year. to be.

This project worth Rs 700 crore is expected to be completed in June 2022.

According to an official, the project has been delayed due to an extended winter season. The area witnessed heavy snowfall until April and the project is expected to be completed in October-November this year.

The government announced the Sela tunnel project in 2018.