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Meghalaya's Unique Living Root Bridges Gain National Attention
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 06:17 AM
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Following a mention in the Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat address, conservation efforts for Meghalaya's distinctive living root bridges have come into national focus.
Meghalaya's remarkable living root bridges, a unique bio-engineering marvel, are now receiving significant national attention. These natural structures, formed by guiding the aerial roots of the Ficus elastica tree across rivers and streams, are a testament to traditional ecological knowledge.
The conservation of these ancient bridges, primarily found in the Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong regions, has been highlighted following their mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. This national platform has brought wider recognition to the importance of preserving these natural heritage sites.
These bio-bridges are not only vital for local connectivity but also represent a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to infrastructure development. Efforts are underway to ensure their long-term preservation and promote their unique cultural and ecological significance across the country.
The conservation of these ancient bridges, primarily found in the Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong regions, has been highlighted following their mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. This national platform has brought wider recognition to the importance of preserving these natural heritage sites.
These bio-bridges are not only vital for local connectivity but also represent a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to infrastructure development. Efforts are underway to ensure their long-term preservation and promote their unique cultural and ecological significance across the country.