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PM Modi Inaugurates India's Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge, Sudarshan Setu, in Gujarat

The bridge, symbolizing a blend of spirituality and modernity, is part of a larger initiative launching projects worth ₹48,000 crore across Gujarat.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, India's longest cable-stayed bridge, in Gujarat, enhancing connectivity between Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island.
  • The bridge, costing approximately Rs 980 crore, features a unique design with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on its footpaths, symbolizing a blend of spirituality, culture, and modernity.
  • Sudarshan Setu is equipped with solar panels generating one megawatt of electricity, showcasing India's commitment to sustainable development.
  • The inauguration was part of a larger initiative, launching several projects totaling an investment of ₹48,000 crore across various sectors in Gujarat, including the state's first AIIMS in Rajkot.
  • PM Modi emphasized the bridge's significance in fulfilling a long-standing demand of the locals and highlighted its role in improving the pilgrimage experience to the sacred Dwarkadhish Temple.
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