Raksha Mantri Dedicates ‘Atal Setu’ to the Nation in Jammu Region

Jammu, Dec. 24 (Punjab Post Bureau)- Shri Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri today inaugurated the stratrgically important 592 meter long cable suspension bridge ‘ATAL SETU’ on River Ravi near Basolion on road Pathankot, Dhar, Dunera, Basholi, Bani, Bhadharwah, Doda, Anantnag. In presence were Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Shri Chaudhary Lal Singh, Health Minister, J&K Government and local MLA, Basholi amongst the military dignitaries include General  Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General KJ Singh, Army Commander, Western Command and Lieutenant General RM Mittal, Director General Border Roads.

            ‘ATAL SETU’ is an engineering marvel and only the fourth bridge of its kind in the Country. The bridge will act as a catalyst for further development of the region with pay-offs in terms of providing alternate connectivity to Doda and rest of the Kashmir Valley, in addition to the existing NH-44. It will lead to surge in commercial and tourism related activities in the area including water and adventure sports, thus contributing towards empowerment of local populace. Militarily, ‘ATAL SETU’ is a strategic bridge on Pathankot-Doda axis, which will improve the overall security calculus of the region during war and emergency situations.