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Modi Unveils World’s Highest Railway Arch Bridge

6/8/2025

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Summary

Modi Unveils Bridge

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Chenab Rail Bridge, a breathtaking feat as the world's highest railway arch bridge. This monumental project, part of the INR43,780 crore Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, not only strengthens the connection between Kashmir and mainland India but also promises to ignite tourism and spur economic growth in the region.

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Modi Denounces Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir, fiercely denouncing Pakistan for its attacks on tourism and local livelihoods after a tragic incident in Pahalgam. He celebrated the inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge and the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link, highlighting their significance in boosting connectivity and economic prosperity, while vowing to persist in development despite looming threats.

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Historical Context

The inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge on June 6, 2025, echoes India's historical efforts to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. Similar to the construction of the Mughal-era bridges that enhanced connectivity, this modern project aims to boost tourism and economic growth in a region long affected by conflict and isolation, particularly since the 1947 partition.

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Modi Unveils Bridge

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Chenab Rail Bridge, a breathtaking feat as the world's highest railway arch bridge. This monumental project, part of the INR43,780 crore Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, not only strengthens the connection between Kashmir and mainland India but also promises to ignite tourism and spur economic growth in the region.

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