Mahatma Gandhi Setu

Gandhi Setu is a bridge constructed over the river Ganges in Patna, the capital of Bihar, linking Patna with Hajipur. The bridge was constructed by the firm “Gammon India Limited” which was opened in the year 1982 by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Gandhi Setu is also known as Mahatma Gandhi Setu.

Key Points:

• Location: This bridge is situated in Bihar, India, connecting Patna to Hajipur. • River: It spans the mighty Ganges River.

• Significance: When it was completed in 1982, it stood as one of the longest river bridges in the world, measuring about 5.75 kilometers (3.57 miles) in length.

• Other Names: You might also hear it referred to as Gandhi Setu or Ganga Setu.

• Restoration: In 2017, the bridge underwent restoration work, which was ordered by the current Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

• Length: The bridge measures 5.75 kilometers (3.57 miles) long.

• Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute: Additionally, there’s a Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, an autonomous society set up by the Government of Gujarat to offer education, training, and research in labor-related fields.