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11 September 2026

Under-construction bridge collapse in Bihar

While the specific incident is a localized accident, it serves as a relevant case study for discussing systemic issues in infrastructure quality control and disaster management within the context of major national projects like Bharatmala Pariyojana.

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Notes

  • A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in the Vaishali district of Bihar.
  • The incident resulted in seven injuries, with three individuals requiring referral to Sadar Hospital, Hajipur.
  • The bridge is being constructed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, a scheme managed by the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry.
  • The collapse occurred during ongoing four-lane construction activities.

Questions

  1. The frequent collapse of critical infrastructure projects under the Bharatmala Pariyojana raises concerns regarding quality control and safety standards. Discuss the institutional mechanisms required to ensure structural integrity in large-scale national highway projects. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Bharatmala Pariyojana, under which the bridge in Vaishali was being constructed, is an initiative of which of the following?

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