New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. On the occasion, calling for strengthening the border infrastructure he said, "National security is the top most priority of the Government".

The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road will ease connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang. Also, it will cut down the travel time by about five hours from Pasighat to Roing. The bridge will play an important role in the overall development of the region and would provide more opportunities in the fields of employment, trade & tourism.

The Minister further stated a number of projects adopted by the government, including the Bor...