Mahakumbh Artisans Build Lifeline: Samastipur Pontoon Bridge Ends Decades of Boat Dependence

• Samastipur's Diara region, isolated by the Ganga River, relied on dangerous boat travel for decades, facing accidents and hardships.
• A 1 km long, 20-meter wide pontoon bridge, costing ₹40 crore, is rapidly being built between Dharnipatti Purvi and Hardaspur Diara.
• The bridge is constructed by experienced artisans from Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela, using high-quality materials like SAIL iron.
• Initiated by MLA Rajesh Kumar Singh and MP Nityanand Rai, the project, initially doubted, is now progressing with completion expected by March 2026.
• It will transform daily life, easing transport for education, agriculture, healthcare, and business, fostering development and connectivity.

Why It Matters: Samastipur's new pontoon bridge, built by Mahakumbh artisans, ends decades of isolation, promising development and safe passage.