Engineers Day: From Statue of Unity to Tehri Dam, top 10 engineering marvels of India
Image Source : socialThe Bandra-Worli Sea Link was completed in 2009 after eight years of construction and is now an iconic symbol of Mumbai’s skyline.
Image Source : freepikThe Auroville Dome in Pondicherry is another impressive engineering feat, with its dome shape and unique design. It took 37 years to build the dome and it is a great example of how modern engineering can be used to create sustainable living environments.
Image Source : socialThe Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel, is India’s longest highway tunnel and connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh. The 9 km long tunnel was opened in 2020.
Image Source : socialThe Signature Bridge in Delhi is another iconic structure which has become quite popular with photographers. This bridge was built across the Yamuna River and is the first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in India.
Image Source : socialThe Pamban Bridge, located in Rameshwaram, is another impressive structure that you must check out when travelling through India. It spans 2 km and features an interesting rail track system that dips into the sea while crossing over it.
Image Source : socialThe Statue Of Unity located near Kevadiya village in Gujarat honoura Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and it is yet another impressive structure that needs to be mentioned here. This massive structure stands at a height of 182 meters making it the tallest statue in the world!
Image Source : socialThe Chenab Bridge located near Kauri in Jammu & Kashmir provides a picturesque view of the Chenab River valley from its peak at 359 meters above sea level! This bridge was completed recently in April 2021 and links Reasi district in Jammu & Kashmir to Doda district on the other end.
Image Source : socialThe Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is yet another modern engineering marvel which has revolutionized water management in India. This dam stands tall at 260 meters and provides irrigation water to 6 districts of Uttarakhand.
Image Source : socialDhola Sadiya Bridge located on the Lohit River near Assam has become quite popular with tourists visiting the region. This bridge measures 9 km long making it India’s longest highway bridge.
Image Source : India's MarvelsDurgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge located near Hyderabad is a cable-stayed bridge that uses steel cables that are threaded through each support pillar to provide stability while spanning across Durgam Cheruvu lake.
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