Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the pious occasion of Ram Navmi. He will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion.

The new Pamban Bridge is  set to replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion issues.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in November 2024, posted on X about "India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge."

1/ ?India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge!
The New Pamban Bridge connects the Indian mainland to Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu. This state-of-the-art project is a significant upgrade, designed for speed, safety and innovation. pic.twitter.com/HVBafCM1Ne