Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley inaugurated
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that despite differences in perception between India and China on the boundary issue, the armies of the two countries have been sensible enough to reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control.
During a visit to the forward post of Bum La on the India-China border, the Defence Minister also said that there has been no tension at LAC near Bum La Pass. He also visited the memorial of Paramvir Chakra winner, Subedar Joginder Singh.
With the government adopting the Border Area Development Programme (BADP),
MEANWHILE to meet the long-pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley today.
The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road is expected to provide connectivity between Dibang Valley. Once functional it will help in cutting down the travel time from Pasighat to Roing by about five hours.
Keeping in mind the security of the population along the border areas, the defence minister said that “Infrastructural upgradation is necessary for the security of the North-East and the entire country. And towards this, the government has started numerous infrastructure projects in the state.”
With the focus on the Act East Policy, there will be major infrastructural development in the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh. Expressing confidence, the minister said that the Sisseri River Bridge would help the development of Lower Dibang Valley and East Siang. With the strong infrastructure in the region and Arunachal Pradesh, there will be greater connectivity between India and South-East Asian countries.
Various projects including Bhalukpong – Tenga – Tawang railway line, operationalisation of Pasighat airport, a nod to Hollongi airport and approval to construct Sela Pass tunnel, are in the pipeline and is in line with Government’s plans to set a strong digital network, efficient roadways, railways, airways, and waterways in the region.
To meet the strategic requirement of the country, the BRO is working on four big projects in the state including Vartak, Arunank, Brahmank and Udayak.
Keeping in mind the economic interests of the country in mind, especially the North East, according to Singh, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision to stay out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).”
More about Sisseri River Bridge
It will provide connectivity to Tinsukia via Dhola-Sadia Bridge.
It has been constructed by Project Brahmank of Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
From the military point of view, it is strategically important and will be part of Trans Arunachal Highway.