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8 July 2026

Passing of Girish Bharadwaj

The life and work of Girish Bharadwaj serve as an excellent example of grassroots innovation and ethical public service that can be used as a case study or illustrative example in GS4 ethics answers.

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Notes

  • Girish Bharadwaj, known as the 'Bridge Man of India', passed away at age 76.
  • He was an engineering graduate recognized for designing and constructing over 140 low-cost hanging footbridges.
  • Approximately 120 of these bridges were built to enhance connectivity in rural areas, while the remainder were constructed for tourism purposes.
  • He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Union Government in 2017 for his contributions.

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  1. Discuss the role of low-cost engineering solutions in enhancing rural connectivity and bridging the infrastructure gap in remote regions of India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Girish Bharadwaj, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 and popularly known as the 'Bridge Man of India', was primarily recognized for his work in:

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