New Bridge: India & Nepal
The Union Cabinet has cleared a plan to build a new bridge connecting India and Nepal over the Mahakali river and link Dharchula in Uttarakhand with Nepal’s Dharchula.
- The bridge will be completed within three years. It will strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation. - The construction of the bridge will help people living in Dharchula in Uttarakhand and in the territory of Nepal.
Mahakali River:
- It is also known as Sharda river or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand.
- It joins Ghagra river in Uttar Pradesh, which is a tributary of Ganga.
- River Projects: Tanakpur hydro-electric project, Chameliya hydro-electric project, Sharda Barrage.
