Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka
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The Indian Army's Engineer Task Force successfully constructed a 120-feet-long Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka to restore connectivity between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
Background
The Indian Army's Engineer Task Force built the third Bailey Bridge in the region. The bridge measures 120 feet in length and connects the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts in Sri Lanka.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Bailey Bridge constructed by the Indian Army in Sri Lanka measures 120 feet in length.
- PlaceThe bridge reconnects the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts in Sri Lanka.
- PostThe construction was carried out by the Indian Army's Engineer Task Force.
- FactThe bridge was built to repair infrastructure damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy manifests through disaster relief and infrastructure development in the Indian Ocean Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Soft power projection: Utilizing HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) to strengthen bilateral ties
- Strategic connectivity: Enhancing regional stability through rapid infrastructure restoration in neighboring states
Keywords: Neighbourhood First · HADR · Infrastructure Diplomacy · Bilateral Ties · Disaster Management
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