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'Bailey Suspension Bridge' has been inaugurated in which state/UT on 3rd Jan 2023?
A)
Jammu and Kashmir
B)
Assam
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Jammu and Kashmir


In Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (3rd Jan 2023) e-inaugurated the newly rebuild 240 ft Bailey Suspension Bridge (BSB), (Maitri Setu) over Chenab River, besides other 27 infrastructure projects constructed in other parts of India from Shyom Setu (bridge) Arunachal Pradesh.

At the BS Bridge site, District Development Council, Chairperson, Ramban, Dr Shamshad Shan unveiled the inaugural stone in presence of Commander, 11-Sector, Rashtriya Rifles, Brig. Joe Sabby; Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mussarat Islam and SSP Ramban, Mohita Sharma, Commander, 760 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), Superintendent Engineer (Civil), Sunil Chander Srivastava; Officer Commanding (Executive Engineer) 52 RCC GREF, Shri Kumar Gautam and various other senior officers, prominent citizens.

According to the Commander, the de-launching of this over-six-decade-old bridge was started on September 15, 2022, on the recommendation of Deputy Commissioner Ramban and keeping in view its strategic importance in strengthening road connectivity.

The work of the Bridge was completed on October 31, 2022, at a cost of Rs. 3.25 crore, he added.  

Among the inaugurated 28 projects, 4 are in J&K UT and 8 in Ladakh UT. These 28 projects include 67 bridges, 30 roads, 2 Helipads, 1 Carbon Habitat or Green Building, and 3 Telemedicine Nodes..
 

Published On : January 6, 2023
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