Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on November 15, 2019 inaugurated the Sisseri River bridge at Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road will provide connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang to meet the long-pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh as it would cut down the travel time from Pasighat to Roing by about five hours.
Raksha Mantri said, the Government has adopted the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) in its plan keeping in view security of the people residing in the border areas. “Infrastructural upgradation is necessary for the security of the North-East and the entire country,” he added.
About the Sisseri River bridge
The Sisseri River bridge provides connectivity to Tinsukia via Dhola-Sadia bridge.
It was constructed by Project Brahmank of Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
This bridge is also strategically important from military view point and will be a part of Trans Arunachal Highway. Raksha Mantri said, the bridge will play an important role in the overall development adding that it would open more avenues in the fields of employment, trade & tourism.
