Kasowal Bridge in Punjab opens ahead of time

News:The Borders Roads Organization has built a permanent bridge on the Ravi river 

Facts:

  • The bridge connects Kasowal enclave in Punjab along the India – Pakistan border to the rest of India.
  • The bridge has been built under Project Chetak.
  • Significance: The bridge will provide all-weather connectivity to the enclave and  help the locals as well as the Army.

Additional Facts:

Project Chetak:

  • It was raised in June 1962 at Dehradun.
  • Jurisdiction: Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.