Explanation:

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurated the Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The 200m long bridge provides connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang.
• The bridge was constructed by ‘Project Brahmank’ of Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• BRO has four projects in Arunachal Pradesh namely Arunank, Vartak, Brahmank and Udayak to maintain and develop the difficult geographical terrain and strategically important area.
• This bridge is strategically important from the military view point and will be a part of Trans Arunachal Highway.
• The Sisseri River bridge provides connectivity to Tinsukia via Dhola-Sadia bridge.
• 11th Maitree Diwas observed on November 14, 2019.
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