PM Modi Set to Unveil Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram Tomorrow
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pamban railway bridge in Rameswaram, coinciding with Ram Navami celebrations. The event features notable dignitaries and includes a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, highlighting India's infrastructure advancements.
Key Takeaways
- Inauguration of Pamban railway bridge by PM Modi.
- Event coincides with Ram Navami festival.
- High-profile attendance including state officials.
- Bridge enhances connectivity for pilgrims.
- Significant engineering achievement with a vertical lift span.
Chennai, April 5 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to unveil the newly-constructed Pamban railway bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
This inauguration coincides with the auspicious festival of Ram Navami, celebrated throughout the nation on April 6, commemorating the birth of Lord Rama.
The event adds a spiritual significance to the Prime Minister’s visit, as he is anticipated to visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.
Sources from Southern Railway indicate that the ceremony will host a range of dignitaries, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly from Tamil Nadu, senior BJP leaders, and party workers.
R.N. Singh, the General Manager of Southern Railway, confirmed that senior Railway officials have been performing extensive inspections of the bridge and Rameswaram railway station in preparation for the event.
Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to address a public gathering before departing for Delhi from Madurai airport.
To ensure the smooth execution of this high-profile event, authorities have already conducted three full-scale rehearsals.
On March 22, a high-level team led by Additional General Manager Kaushal Kishore performed a thorough evaluation of key sites in Rameswaram and Pamban, assessing both logistical and security arrangements.
The team, which included Madurai Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava and other senior officials, inspected critical locations such as the Rameswaram temple premises, Mandapam camp helipad, Kunthukal, Mandapam railway station, and the Pamban road bridge.
The inspections aimed to ensure all arrangements are established for a seamless inauguration.
Post site visits, Kishore chaired a high-level review meeting with senior Railway officials, law enforcement agencies, and state and central Intelligence personnel.
The meeting focused on finalizing security protocols, crowd management strategies, and event logistics to guarantee a safe and successful inauguration.
The new Pamban railway bridge, stretching 2.1 kilometers, represents a remarkable engineering achievement.
Originally commissioned in February 2019, the construction was finalized in November 2024.
A notable feature of the bridge is its vertical lift span, which weighs 660 metric tonnes and can rise vertically to facilitate ship passage, developed indigenously.
This bridge stands as a testament to India’s expanding infrastructure capabilities and is set to enhance connectivity to the sacred island of Rameswaram, streamlining travel for thousands of pilgrims and tourists.
