Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pray at Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the occasion of Ram Navami.
PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion.
The new Pamban Bridge will replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion problems.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in November 2024, posted on X about “India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge.”
“Built in 1914, the old Pamban Rail Bridge connected the mainland to Rameswaram for 105 years. Decommissioned in Dec 2022 due to corrosion, it paved the way for the modern New Pamban Bridge, marking a new era of connectivity!” he said.
The bridge spans over 2.5 km and is built at a cost of Rs 535 crore by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
“It’s designed to handle faster trains and increased traffic. The New Pamban Bridge is not just functional – it’s a symbol of progress, connecting people and places with modern engineering,” Vaishnaw posted on X.
Earlier on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh.
