Why in News?
- Girish Bharadwaj, popularly known as the ‘Bridge Man of India’, died at the age of 76 in Sullia, Karnataka.
Key Details
- Bharadwaj was a mechanical engineer who became known for designing and building low-cost suspension footbridges for remote communities.
- He built more than 140 hanging bridges in different parts of India, improving rural connectivity.
- He received the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to community-oriented bridge construction.
Exam Connect
- Girish Bharadwaj → Bridge Man of India → low-cost rural suspension bridges → Padma Shri 2017.