The Prime Minister's Office announced on 14 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate five development projects in Ladakh on 15 October 2026. These projects, totaling approximately ₹3,350 crore, include a new airport terminal in Leh, a 298-km road connecting Leh to Himachal Pradesh, a hydroelectric project, a petroglyph conservation park, and 40 water bodies. The initiatives aim to improve air and road connectivity, energy reliability, and water security for local farmers and the Armed Forces. The release does not say when all projects take effect, though the inauguration event is scheduled for 15 October.
Key points
- Total Investment: Around ₹3,350 crore for five projects in Ladakh.
- Leh Airport: New terminal cost ₹640 crore, designed for 35 lakh passengers annually.
- Road Connectivity: 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road to aid Armed Forces and Zanskar residents.
- Energy: Inauguration of 9 MW Hanu Small Hydroelectric Project and 66 kV transmission line.
- Water Security: 40 water bodies developed across 40 villages under Project Him Sarovar.
When it applies
- Inauguration and dedication of five development projects
Who it affects
- Armed Forces and residents of Zanskar
- passengers