PM Modi inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge 'Sudarshan Setu' in Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge 'Sudarshan Setu' in Gujarat

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Feb 25) inaugurated India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat’s Dwarka. The Sudarshan Setu connects Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka and has been constructed at the cost of 11,81,19,678.60 USD (Rs 979 crore).

Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the inauguration of the bridge.

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Speaking ahead of the inauguration of his ‘dream project’, PM Modi said that it would mark a momentous occasion in developmental journey of Gujarat.

Taking to his official X account, the Indian prime minister said, “Tomorrow is a special day for Gujarat’s growth trajectory. Among the several projects being inaugurated is the Sudarshan Setu, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka. This is a stunning project which will enhance connectivity.”

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The foundation stone of the 2.3 km-long bridge was laid by PM Modi in the year 2017, and was aimed at connecting old Dwarka to new.

“The four-lane 27.20 metre wide bridge has 2.50 metre wide footpaths on each side,” an official release said.

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Sudarshan Setu Features

Sudarshan Setu portrays a distinctive architecture with a pathway adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and pictures of Lord Krishna on both sides.

It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, which generate one megawatt of electricity.

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Earlier known as ‘Signature Bridge’, it was renamed as ‘Sudarshan Setu’.

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PM Modi offers prayers at Dwarka Temple

The Indian prime minister also offered prayers at the Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna in Beyt Dwarka, an island near Okha port during his visit.

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He is also set to inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indoor-patient department in Rajkot later today.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Saturday said, “The way Dwaraka is decorated during Janmashtami similarly, ahead of PM Modi’s arrival the people have decorated the entire city. Everyone is very eager for the arrival of the Prime Minister.”

“PM Modi will be visiting Rajkot on February 25. He will be dedicating several projects to the city… Rajkot All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indoor-patient department having 250 beds will be officially inaugurated,” he told news agency ANI.

Under the goal of ‘Ayushman Bharat, Viksit Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate five new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to the country on February 25 from Rajkot in Gujarat.

The five new AIIMS are AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Raebareli, and AIIMS Kalyani.

PM Modi will also inaugurate various medical colleges and nursing colleges across the country.

All the healthcare projects are worth 137.42 USD (Rs 11,391.79 Crore).

(With inputs from agencies)