In a major push for India’s railway infrastructure, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 6, inaugurated the newly constructed Pamban Bridge, country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, connecting the island of Rameswaram to the Indian mainland.
Replacing the 110-year-old bridge decommissioned in 2022, the new structure blends cutting-edge engineering with cultural reverence.
“On this special day, I got the opportunity to handover development projects worth Rs 8300 crore. These rail and road projects will boost connectivity in Tamil Nadu. I congratulate my brothers and sisters in Tamil Nadu for these projects,” Modi said.
PM Modi said that Tamil Nadu plays a significant role in the journey toward a developed India, or Viksit Bharat. PM Modi said that the new train service over the Pamban railway bridge will enhance connectivity between Rameswaram, Chennai, and other parts of the country. He said that it is expected to boost both trade and tourism in Tamil Nadu, while also creating new jobs and opportunities for the youth.
