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Key Points

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Total cost about 3,350 crore Indian rupees.

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Airport terminal can handle 35 lakh passengers each year.

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Road goes through the Zanskar Valley and Shinkun La Pass.

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Hydroelectric plant produces 9 megawatts of clean power.

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Petroglyph Conservation Park protects ancient rock carvings.

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Project Him Sarovar creates water storage in 40 villages for farming.

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Summary

A new terminal at Leh’s airport will let more travelers use the airport and uses earth‑heat energy.

A 298‑kilometer road will link remote villages and help the army, schools and hospitals.

A small hydroelectric plant, new power lines, a rock‑art park and water‑storage ponds will also be started.

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New Words to Learn

5 words
megawatt
a unit that measures a lot of electricity
kilometer
a distance equal to about 0.6 miles
air connectivity
how easily airplanes can travel to a place
logistical support
help with moving people, goods, and equipment
conservation
protecting and caring for something
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