India Announces Large Scale Old Bridge Improvement And Upgradation, How?

Improvement of 1500 Old Bridges planned under Setu Bhartam Scheme

The government has established Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) for inventorization and condition survey of all bridges on National Highways. Under Setu Bhartam Scheme, improvement of approximately 1500 bridges have been planned for construction, reconstruction or strengthening, as required.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Munsukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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