COL. CHEWANG RINCHEN SETU

Oct. 21, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu in Ladakh.

About:

  • Chewang Rinchen Setu which has been constructed at an altitude of 14650 feet in the forward area of Ladakh region.

  • This bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

  • Colonel Chewang Rinchen (1931 – 1997) was a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army from the Ladakh region. He was one of only six Indian service personnel to have twice won the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), the second highest Indian gallantry decoration.