India is a glorious land, the land where civilizations were born, where talent flourished, the land that the World follows and looks up to.
It is our country, that even the most developed and well-off nations count on, as stated by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
From the development & distribution of Covid-19 vaccines to successful trials of India’s missile systems or leaving the world behind in many of the superlatives, India is pioneering the way for the world.
1) Chenab Bridge-world’s highest Railway bridge in making’:
The iconic Chenab Bridge will soar 359 meters above the bed of the river and will be 30 meters higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. The bridge will be 1315 meters long and will have an arch of 467m.
In a historic moment, the bottom arch of the Chenab bridge has been completed as the bridge is all set to be the world’s highest Railway bridge upon its completion.
The upper arch of the ‘engineering marvel in making’ will be completed next. The bridge will play a crucial role in connecting Kashmir valley to the rest of the country.
2) Indian ‘Statue of Unity’ stands taller than the acclaimed ‘Statue of Liberty’:
The Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat is symbolical of India’s ‘Unity in Diversity’.
It celebrates the relentless efforts of the former Dy. PM and Minister of Home Affairs Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in the reorganization of 565 princely states into the Union of India.
The ‘Statue of Unity’ stands tall at a height of 182 meters, leaving behind the ‘Statue of Liberty’ that stands at 93 meters.
Recently, the iconic Statue has achieved a new milestone of crossing the 50 lakh visitors mark in just 553 working days.
3) Atal Tunnel-The world’s longest highway tunnel:
The Atal Tunnel, measuring 9.02 km is the longest standing Highway tunnel in the world. It connects Manali to Lahaul, Spiti valley, thus connecting the valley with the rest of the country throughout the year.
Earlier the valley was isolated each year for a period of 6 months due to heavy snowfall in the region. The tunnel has reduced the travel distance between the 2 destinations by 46 km and thus reduces travel time by 4-5 hours. The tunnel has ensured a big boost to tourism.
4.) Ayushman Bharat: World’s largest free healthcare scheme
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was launched by the government under the National Health Policy in 2017 to ensure Universal Health Coverage.
It provides a cover of up to Rs 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families (about 53 crore beneficiaries). The scheme provides cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiaries at the point of service.
5) Aadhar Card: World’s largest Biometric System
Aadhar card is the 12 digit number given to each and every registered Indian Resident.
This number contains biometric details, address, dob, and all major details of an individual. Despite the extent of this venture, the Aadhar card is not proof of your citizenship. Over 1.19 Billion people have already got registered and their cards have been dispatched, which makes roughly 93% of India’s population.
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