President Kovind to visit Atal tunnel in Himachal

Story by  IANS | Posted by  Tripti Nath • 1 Years ago
President Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind

 

Shimla

President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive in Shimla on June 11 to visit the Atal Tunnel which has become an attraction for tourists from around the world.

Kullu Deputy Commissioner, Ashutosh Garg said that the district administration has started preparations for President Kovind's visit. "Instructions have also been issued to the police administration to prepare the road map so that the tourists coming here do not have to face any problems," he added.

Since Manali is crowded with tourists, a plan is being devised to improve the traffic system from Manali to Sissu in Lahaul Valley.  A plan is being prepared on how the presidential convoy should pass through here. The President is expected to reach Manali at 11 a.m. on June 11.

President Kovind will reach Sissu helipad in Lahaul via helicopter and then travel by vehicle to see the Atal Tunnel. Senior officials of Border Roads Organization will brief him about the tunnel.Shimla, June 8 - President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive in Shimla on June 11 to visit the Atal Tunnel which has become an attraction for tourists from around the world.