Overview

• The Chenab Rail Bridge, standing 359 meters above the Chenab River, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6 and is now operational as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link.
• Dr. G Madhavi Latha, a geotechnical consultant from the Indian Institute of Science, recalled her 17-year involvement and detailed her role in developing slope stabilization schemes and designing foundations on challenging terrain.
• In a viral LinkedIn post, she honoured millions of unsung contributors behind the project and urged the public not to focus undue attention on her.
• The bridge, built at a cost of ₹1,486 crore by Indian Railways and AFCONS, overcame seismic risks and unpredictable geology to improve connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar.
• Her comments have inspired parents and students across India, with many expressing hopes that young people will pursue civil engineering careers.