With reference to the Sela Tunnel Project, consider the following statements: 1. Sela tunnel will be the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at an altitude above 13,000 feet. 2. The tunnel project is located in Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 1 . In News Director General Border Roads(DGBR) Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry inspected important tunnel projects in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to Sela Tunnel Project on September 29, 2022. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. He reviewed the progress of works at the Sela Tunnel , which is one of the most vital and strategic projects in the region, having a total cost of Rs 687.12 crore . Once completed, it will boost all-weather connectivity to the Line of Actual Control with China. All-weather connectivity to Tawang and other forward areas in the sector will be the most important advantage that the project promises. Once constructed, the Sela tunnel will be the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at an altitude above 13,000 feet. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Lining and Electric & Mechanical work of the tunnel is proceeding in full swing. The first blast of the tunnel was carried out on January 15, 2021 . Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh carried out the last breakthrough blast of the tunnel on October 14, 2021, from New Delhi. Additional Information Addressing the personnel of BRO, the DGBR appreciated their hard work and contribution towards the fast-track construction of vital infrastructure in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to enhance defence preparedness and boost the socio-economic development of the region . The BRO is setting unprecedented standards of pace in tunnel construction in the Himalayas . While it has completed four tunnels in the past , work is currently in progress on eight tunnels , with twelve more under planning.