General Studies for Exams: Col Chewang Rinchen bridge.

Points to remember.

1. Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated this strategically important bridge.
2. Col Chewang Rinchen was a highly decorated officer of Indian Army from Ladakh region. He is known as the “Lion of Ladakh”.
3. Bridge has been built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) over River Shyok.
4. It connects Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh.
5. 430-metre bridge built at an altitude of about 15,000 feet using Micro Piling Technology.
6. India's highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge.
7. will lead to development of border areas and villages across Shyok River.