Updated October 21st, 2019 at 17:47 IST
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge in Ladakh
The Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh, on Monday attended the inaugural ceremony of Col. Chewang Rinchen bridge, built at the Shyok River in Ladakh
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The Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh, on Monday attended the inaugural ceremony of Colonel Chewang Rinchen bridge, built at the Shyok River in Ladakh. According to media reports, this bridge is constructed at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of the Ladakh region. The Colonel Chewang Rinchen bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation or BRO in the region.
Rajnath Singh on inaugurating the bridge
Delighted to dedicate to the nation the newly constructed ‘ Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge’ at Shyok River in Ladakh.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
This bridge has been completed in record time. It will not only provide all weather connectivity in the region but also be a strategic asset in the border areas pic.twitter.com/cwbeixGOCR
Ladakh has tremendous potential in Tourism. Better connectivity in Ladakh would certainly bring tourists in large numbers.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
The Siachen area is now open for tourists and Tourism. From Siachen Base Camp to Kumar Post, the entire area has been opened for Tourism purposes.
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Significance of the bridge
Developed in the sub-sector north, Colonel Chewang Rinchen bridge is built on the strategically important road, Durbuk Shyok Daulat Beg Oldie, in the eastern part of Ladakh. The 1,400 feet long bridge has been built by using the micropile technology as per the BRO reports. This technique was used to overcome the challenges in the remote area of Ladakh. The bridge was constructed within 15 working months using 6,900 cubic meters of concrete and 1,984 metric tons of steel. The bridge has been named after one of the highly decorated Indian Army Officer from Ladakh, Colonel Chewang Rinchen.
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Bridge close to LAC
The Colonel Chewang Rinchen bridge is 45 km east of Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and it is 4.5 meters wide. The bridge can also accommodate vehicles of 70 tonnes class. Media reports suggest that the bridge is likely to reduce travel time by half and help in the development of border areas and villages across Shyok River. Rajnath Singh also took to Twitter to highlight the recent India and China summit and reiterating China’s stand on important issues.
India shares cordial relations with China. There are perceptional differences between both the countries on the boundary issue but the issue has been handled with great maturity and responsibly.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
Both the countries have not allowed the situation to escalate or go out of hand.
Kashmir is India’s internal and integral matter. Even the Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping did not mention Kashmir in his meeting with PM Shri Narendra Modi in Mahabalipuram. China’s recent statement for action against terror is also significant.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
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Published October 21st, 2019 at 16:15 IST