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Chief Minister Inaugurates the 300ft Indreni Bridge in Sikkim
Gangtok, August 12 (IPR): Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang-Golay , inaugurated the 300 ft Indreni Bailey Suspension Bridge, at Singtam today.
The inauguration ceremony saw the presence of Madam Krishna Rai, Mr Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Nar Bahadur Dahal, Minister for Roads and Bridges Department-cum Area MLA Khamdong- Singtam, Mr Bhoj Raj Rai, Ministers for Urban Development and Food and Civil Supplies Departments, Mr Bedu Singh Panth, Area MLA, Temi-Namphing, Chief Secretary, Mr VB Pathak, Heads of Departments, Major Ajay Kumar, SM, 87 RCC, BRO, Commander Mr Sunil Kumar 764, BRTF, DC Gangtok, SSP, Gangtok, GREF Officials, BDO, Singtam, MEO, Singtam, dignitaries, government officials, Engineers, and residents of Singtam.
The event began with the offering of puja and then with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a walkthrough by the Chief Minister and officials, who inspected the bridge’s features and interacted with the representatives present.
Reconstructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the Indreni Bridge symbolises the resilience and collaborative spirit of Sikkim. It is designed to strengthen the connectivity between East and South Sikkim, facilitating smoother transportation and enhancing the region's economic potential.
It is important to note that the original Indreni Bridge was washed away during the flash flood on October 4th, 2023. The newly constructed bridge is now open to the public, restoring a lifeline to the region and paving the way for renewed growth and development.
The successful completion of the Indreni Bridge project stands as a testament to engineering prowess, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of progress.
As Sikkim continues to rebuild and grow, this bridge will undoubtedly serve as a vital link, contributing significantly to the state's future prosperity.
The inauguration ceremony saw the presence of Madam Krishna Rai, Mr Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Mr Nar Bahadur Dahal, Minister for Roads and Bridges Department-cum Area MLA Khamdong- Singtam, Mr Bhoj Raj Rai, Ministers for Urban Development and Food and Civil Supplies Departments, Mr Bedu Singh Panth, Area MLA, Temi-Namphing, Chief Secretary, Mr VB Pathak, Heads of Departments, Major Ajay Kumar, SM, 87 RCC, BRO, Commander Mr Sunil Kumar 764, BRTF, DC Gangtok, SSP, Gangtok, GREF Officials, BDO, Singtam, MEO, Singtam, dignitaries, government officials, Engineers, and residents of Singtam.
The event began with the offering of puja and then with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a walkthrough by the Chief Minister and officials, who inspected the bridge’s features and interacted with the representatives present.
Reconstructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), the Indreni Bridge symbolises the resilience and collaborative spirit of Sikkim. It is designed to strengthen the connectivity between East and South Sikkim, facilitating smoother transportation and enhancing the region's economic potential.
It is important to note that the original Indreni Bridge was washed away during the flash flood on October 4th, 2023. The newly constructed bridge is now open to the public, restoring a lifeline to the region and paving the way for renewed growth and development.
The successful completion of the Indreni Bridge project stands as a testament to engineering prowess, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of progress.
As Sikkim continues to rebuild and grow, this bridge will undoubtedly serve as a vital link, contributing significantly to the state's future prosperity.