THE INITIATIVE

• Building connectivity in extremely remote villages

THE BENEFICIARIES

• Residents of Nadang, Pomrang and Poh villages of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

THE CHALLENGE

• Villagers completely isolated from the rest of the state by River Spiti

THE SOLUTION

• Construction of a 75-metre span steel truss bridge over Spiti River in Lahaul and Spiti districts with funding support from NABARD under RIDF

THE IMPACT

• All-weather connectivity, resulting in uninterrupted education and health care services
• Better access to markets
• Reduction in out-migration and preservation of tribal culture and heritage