Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left for Ladakh this morning. He will attend the inaugural ceremony of Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu which has been constructed at an altitude of 14,650 feet in the forward area of Ladakh region. This bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Our correspondent reports that during the day long visit to forward posts, Defence Minster Mr Rajnath Nath Singh will inaugurate and the dedicate to nation the Col Chewang Rinchan Bridge. This Bridge is built on the strategically important road Durbuk Shyok Daulat Beg Oldie in sub sector north in eastern Ladakh.

The Bridge , which is 1400 feet span , is constructed by the Border Road Organization. According to BRO, micro pile technology was used during the foundation of the bridge to overcome the technological challenges in this remote areas of Ladakh. The construction of the Bridge was completed within 15 working months using 6900 cubic meters of concrete and 1984 metric tons of steel. It is named in honor of Colonel Chewang Rinchan who was one of the highly decorated officer in the Indian Army from Ladakh and he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakara twice.