The Maitri Setu, a bridge spanning the Feni River connecting Sabroom in Tripura, India, with Ramgarh in Bangladesh, is nearing completion. With a length of 1.9 kilometers, the bridge symbolizes the growing friendship between India and Bangladesh. Constructed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd., the pre-stressed concrete bridge features a single-span structure facilitating smooth traffic and cargo flow.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Sabroom : A town in the South Tripura district of India, situated near the Feni River. It is one of the endpoints of the Maitri Setu bridge.
- Ramgarh: A location in Bangladesh that serves as the other endpoint of the Maitri Setu bridge, connecting it with Sabroom.
- National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL): An Indian government-owned company responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of national highways and related infrastructure projects.
- Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge: A type of bridge construction where the concrete is pre-compressed, enhancing its structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.
- Feni River: The Feni River, integral to the India-Bangladesh border, originates in South Tripura and meets the Bay of Bengal after traversing 116 kilometers through both countries. Notable tributaries of Feni River include Muhuri, Raidak, Chandkhira, Ryang, and Kushiyara rivers.