Manipura River Suspension Bridge (Dedtar) inaugurated

UNDER the India-Myanmar Friendship Project, the Manupura River Suspension Bridge (Dedtar), constructed by Ministry of Border Affairs, was inaugurated at the bride in Tiddim, Chin State yesterday.

The 300 ft long and 14 ft wide steel frame suspension bridge was completed after receiving K510 million from the second round of funds provided by the Republic of India as part of India-Myanmar Friendship Project.

Present at the ceremony were Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Mr. Saurabh Kumar, Deputy Director-General U Tin Win of Border Area and National Races Department, Chin State Development Committee’s Director- General, departmental officials and local residents. The Indian Ambassador to Myanmar and the Deputy Director-General of Border Area and National Races Department first explained the reasons of construction of the new suspension bridge. Afterwards, the Ambassador, Deputy Director-General and officials cut ceremonial ribbons to open the bridge, and inspected the bridge by crossing over it.

With the second round of funds (K3,976.361 million) provided by the Republic of India, the Ministry of Border Affairs has completed 13 road and bridge projects and 3 education projects.

The Ministry of Border Affairs is also currently implementing 9 road and bridge projects and 5 education projects with the third round of funds (K3,678.6298 million) provided by the Republic of India under India-Myanmar Friendship Project.

MNA

(Translated byKyaw Zin Tun)

PHOTO: TIN TUN

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar