On the second day of her three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu visited the iconic 9.02-kilometer Atal Tunnel, situated at an altitude of over 10,000 feet above sea level. Accompanied by Governor Kavinder Gupta and Lady Governor Bindu Gupta, the President observed the technical and engineering features of the high-altitude highway tunnel while admiring the Himalayan landscape.
Upon reaching the North Portal, local residents accorded the President a traditional welcome. Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, MP Kangana Ranaut, MLA Anuradha Rana, Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana, along with senior district administration and Army officials, received the dignitary, with Minister Dharmani presenting a commemorative memento.
Describing the tunnel as a world-class engineering marvel, Governor Kavinder Gupta emphasized its role in integrating Lahaul-Spiti with the rest of the nation. He highlighted the project as a testament to India’s technological capability and commitment to strategic infrastructure in challenging terrains, noting how enhanced connectivity brings economic opportunities to remote communities.
Following the tunnel tour, the President and the Governor visited the historic Hadimba Temple in Dhungri, Manali, to offer prayers for national peace and prosperity. Concluding the day’s engagements at the Forest Rest House in Manali, Governor Gupta participated in a plantation drive by planting a rare Ginkgo biloba sapling, delivering a message on environmental conservation and the preservation of the Himalayan ecosystem.
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