GG News Bureau
Gujarat, 25th Feb. The longest cable-stayed bridge in India, the Sudarshan Setu, which connects the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, was present at the inauguration.
A footpath adorned with Bhagavad Gita verses and images of Lord Krishna is part of the bridge’s unique design. The bridge produces one megawatt of electricity thanks to its solar panel installation.
Residents of the area and pilgrims who visit the Dwarkadhish Temple find significance in the 2.32 km bridge’s construction, which came at a cost of Rs 979 crore. The walkways on both sides of the bridge are 2.50 meters wide, giving it a width of 27.20 meters.
The well-known Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is located in Dwarka town, about 30 km away from the island of Beyt Dwarka, which is close to Okha port. The bridge is now called Sudarshan Setu; it was formerly known as the “Signature Bridge.”
PM Modi stated on X, ahead of the bridge’s inauguration: “Tomorrow is a special day for Gujarat’s growth trajectory.” The Sudarshan Setu, which connects the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka, is one of the many projects that are being inaugurated. This beautiful project will improve connectivity.
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In order to facilitate the journey for devotees between Okha and Bet Dwarka, the Center started construction on the bridge in 2017. Before it was built, pilgrims had to depend on boats to get to the Dwarkadhish Temple.
The villagers view the Sudarshan Setu as a remedy for their issues. Dwarka was also a part of “Viksit Bharat,” according to PM Modi.
It is anticipated that the bridge will increase travel, save time, and enhance access to high-quality medical care.
In addition to the Sudarshan Setu, he will also officially open and lay the groundwork for several projects in the districts of Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Porbandar. These projects include the electrification of a 533-kilometer railway line and the opening of two offshore pipelines operated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas at Vadinar.
Additionally, five campuses of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will be opened by Prime Minister Modi in Rajkot, Gujarat; Bathinda, Punjab; Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh; Kalyani, West Bengal; and Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh.
