Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu tomorrow, where he will inaugurate the New Pamban Rail Bridge connecting Rameswaram to the mainland on the occasion of Ram Navami. The bridge is India’s first vertical lift sea bridge. The prime minister will also flag off a train and a ship from the road bridge and witness the operation of the bridge.

Following this, Mr Modi will perform darshan and pooja at the Ramanathaswamy temple at Rameswaram. He will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various rail and road projects worth over 8 thousand 300 crore rupees in Tamil Nadu. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The New Pamban Rail Bridge carries deep cultural significance. According to the Ramayana, the construction of Ram Setu was initiated from Dhanushkodi near Rameswaram.

The Bridge, linking Rameswaram to the mainland, stands as a remarkable feat of Indian engineering on the global stage. Constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade protective paint, and fully welded joints, the bridge boasts increased durability and reduced maintenance needs. It is designed for dual rail tracks to accommodate future demands.