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Girish Bharadwaj Demise
July 11 , 2026
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- Girish Bharadwaj, popularly known as the "Bridge Man of India", for his contributions to rural connectivity and social engineering.
- He built more than 140 low-cost suspension bridges, connecting remote villages across India.
- He constructed his first suspension bridge across the Payaswini River in Karnataka in 1989.
- His bridges improved access to schools, hospitals, and markets for rural communities.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to rural infrastructure and social service.
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