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Ahmedabad: To boost connectivity and tourism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat’s Dwarka. The ‘Sudarshan Setu’, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, has been constructed at the cost of ₹ 979 crore. PM Modi had laid the foundation stone of the 2.3 km-long bridge in October 2017, saying that it will serve as a link between old and new Dwarka. “The four-lane 27.20 metre wide bridge has 2.50 metre wide footpaths on each side,” an official release said.
Sudarshan Setu, built over the blue waters of the Arabian Sea, connects the Okha mainland to the beautiful Bayt Dwarka island. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 980 crore, this architectural giant stretches over a length of 2.32 kilometres. It is not just a bridge but a symbol of innovation, with verses from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna along its length. Additionally, the bridge is equipped with solar panels capable of generating one megawatt of electricity, underscoring the project’s commitment to sustainable development. The inauguration of this bridge is expected to significantly ease travel for devotees and tourists between Dwarka and Bayt-Dwarka, and will also act as a major attraction in itself.
Taking to X, PM Modi stated: “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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/Pmq2lhu27u
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2024
All You Know About Sudarshan Setu
– The Sudarshan Setu, which connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island, is projected to improve regional connectivity.
– The Sudarshan Setu is India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, with solar panels installed on the top sections of the sidewalk that generate one megawatt of power.
– The four-lane bridge includes 2.50-metre-wide sidewalks on both sides.
– In October 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the cornerstone for the bridge.
– The Sudarshan Setu was built at Rs 978 crore.
– The Sudarshan Setu has a pathway with words from the Bhagavad Gita and pictures of Lord Krishna on both sides.
– Prior to the completion of the Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge, pilgrims had to travel by boat to visit the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt, Dwarka.
– The Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge will also attract tourists.
The The Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge is an important landmark, which reflects the Modi government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s infrastructure while preserving the country’s cultural heritage. is an important landmark, which reflects the Modi government’s commitment to enhancing the country’s infrastructure while preserving the country’s cultural heritage. Its inauguration is not just about unveiling a piece of architecture but celebrating the unity of tradition with modernity, spirituality with sustainability and accessibility with inclusivity. As the nation eagerly awaits its inauguration, the bridge is set to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of Gujarat, symbolizing a step towards a future where development and tradition go hand in hand.
Aside from the Sudarshan Setu, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate Gujarat’s first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot on Sunday. This will be one of five AIIMS to be opened by the Prime Minister in Rajkot.
The prime minister would launch series of development projects worth ₹48,000 crore across state and national ministries, including NHAI, railways, electricity, petrochemicals, roads, and buildings.
