‘Bridge Man of India’ Girish Bharadwaj passes away in Sullia
Girish Bharadwaj, known as the 'Bridge Man of India' for building over 140 eco-friendly hanging foot bridges in rural areas, has passed away at age 76. He was a Padma Shri awardee recognized for his contributions to rural connectivity.
Why it matters
His work significantly improved infrastructure and accessibility for remote rural communities across India.
Girish Bharadwaj, the architect of hanging foot bridges built across India, passed away at a private hospital in Sullia, in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, on July 7.
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