SOMAIYANOMICS
ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION
K J Somaiya College Of Arts And Commerce
ATHARVA ABHYANKAR
25 Feb 2024
Sudarshan Setu inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Sudarshan Setu,' a 2.32 km-long cable-stayed bridge connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. The bridge, built at a cost of ₹978 crore, aims to ease access for pilgrims visiting the Dwarkadhish Temple. With a unique design featuring solar panels and adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, the bridge also serves as a tourist attraction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 'Sudarshan Setu,' India's longest cable-stayed bridge. Spanning 2.32 km, the bridge connects Okha and Beyt in Dwarka, a pilgrimage site in Gujarat. Its construction, at a cost of ₹978 crore, holds immense significance for residents and pilgrims, providing easier access to the revered Shree Dwarkadhish temple.
Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the bridge's inauguration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on his X account, 'Tomorrow is a special day for Gujarat's growth trajectory. Among the several projects being inaugurated is the Sudarshan Setu, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka. This is a stunning project which will enhance connectivity."