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COVER STORY Pamban Bridge, Tamil Nadu

Cultural Renaissance

The Ayodhya of the Treta Yuga
gave humanity ethics, while the
Ayodhya of the 21st century is
offering humanity a new model of
development. Back then, Ayodhya
was a center of dignity, and now it
is emerging as the backbone of a
Viksit Bharat pursuit. The Ayodhya
of the future will be a confluence of
divine grandeur and innovation. n Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pamban

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Bridge on April 6, 2025. It is India’s first vertical lift bridge,
connecting Rameswaram Island to the Indian town of
Mandapam.
continue to remind future generations that n The bridge holds deep cultural significance. According to
religion is not merely a ritual of worship, but the Ramayana, the construction of the Rama Setu began at
a perspective of conduct and the foundation Dhanushkodi near Rameswaram. Connecting Rameswaram
of society. to the mainland, this bridge stands as a remarkable
Along with the Ayodhya railway station, a achievement of Indian engineering on the global stage.
world-class airport has also been constructed. n Constructed at a cost of over r700 crore. Its length is
The entire region is benefiting from connec- 2.08 km, with 99 spans and a 72.5-meter vertical lift span
tivity and international tourism. Alongside that rises to a height of 17 meters, facilitating smooth
the development of Ayodhya, work is also un- movement of ships and ensuring uninterrupted train
derway to develop the Ramayana Circuit. The operations.
development initiative that began in Ayodhya n Constructed with stainless steel reinforcement, high-grade
is expanding to the entire surrounding region. protective paint, and fully welded joints, the bridge offers
This cultural development also has many greater durability and requires less maintenance. It has
social and international dimensions. The been designed for dual rail tracks to meet future demands.
construction of Nishadraj Park at Shringaver- A special polysiloxane coating protects it from corrosion,
pur Dham, with its 51-foot-tall bronze statue ensuring longevity in harsh marine environments.
of Lord Rama and Nishadraj, will convey an
inclusive message committed to equality and
harmony. Similarly, the construction of the
Queen-Ho Memorial Park in Ayodhya will
serve as a medium to strengthen India-South
Korea’s international relations and strength-
en cultural ties between the two countries.
The government’s launch of the Ramayana
Express train is a great initiative towards spir-
itual tourism.
The vision of Ayodhya Vision 2047 is now

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