AGGCON Plays Key Role in new Pamban Bridge Project, India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge
07 April 2025, New Delhi, TRT Staff — Infrastructure rental company AGGCON has played a pivotal role in the successful construction of the Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, the new bridge connects Rameswaram Island with the mainland at Mandapam. PM Modi also flagged off a Coast Guard ship – which passed under the bridge – and the new Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) train.
“We are thrilled that the new Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, has been dedicated to the nation by PM Narendra Modi today,” AGGCON said in a statement.
The company expressed pride in having contributed to this monumental project, highlighting its critical role in laying the strong deep foundations of the bridge.
The bridge, built at a cost of over Rs 700 crore by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, boasts a 72.5-meter navigational span that can be vertically lifted by up to 17 meters, allowing ships to pass underneath safely. This unique feature positions the Pamban Bridge as a significant leap in modern engineering for infrastructure development in India.
Jitender Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of AGGCON, expressed his elation at the completion of the project. “We are proud to be rental partners in the new Pamban Bridge project. It is our service for Lord Rama, and we are honored that it has been dedicated to the nation by PM Modi on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami,” he said.
AGGCON’s official social media post also outlined the company’s contributions to the project, stating, “Our contribution included providing specialized infrastructure equipment like Piling Rigs, Stationary Boom Placers, and Vibro Hammers, along with our skilled operators and expert team dedicated to the project.”
The new bridge, which stretches 2.07 kilometres across the Palk Strait, stands as a testament to India’s advancing engineering capabilities and its commitment to visionary infrastructure development. The old Pamban Bridge was built in 1914 by British engineers. It used a manually operated Scherzer’s span (a type of rolling lift bridge). It was shut to rail traffic due to safety concerns.
In its statement, AGGCON also thanked ITD Cementation India Limited (RVNL) for the opportunity to participate in this landmark achievement.
The Pamban Bridge marks a new era in India’s infrastructure development phase, and AGGCON’s significant contribution to its construction highlights the company’s role as a trusted partner in the country’s growing infrastructure sector.
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