The Border Roads Organisation, along with CPWD and NPCC, has started the third phase of the India, China Border Roads project in eastern Ladakh to enhance road network and security forces' movement. Phase II is ongoing, with all-weather roads aiding in faster movement along the Line of Actual Control. PM Modi recently initiated the Shinku La tunnel to improve connectivity from Manali to Leh. Increased funding has been allocated for road construction and village development along the border with China.