{"id":279855,"date":"2026-03-20T01:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/?p=279855"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:23:21","slug":"army-builds-unique-cafe-on-decommissioned-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/army-builds-unique-cafe-on-decommissioned-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Army builds unique caf\u00e9 on decommissioned bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[ Prem Chetry ]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ZEMITHANG, 19 Mar:<\/strong> Promoting community development and sustainable tourism, the Indian Army has built a unique caf\u00e9 &#8211; Border Brew Caf\u00e9 &#8211; on a decommissioned bridge here in Tawang district, under Operation Sadbhavana.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The caf\u00e9, which was inaugurated on Wednesday, stands as a unique and pioneering initiative, constructed on a decommissioned Bailey bridge over the Nyamjang Chu river. This innovative concept makes it one of a kind in the entire Northeast India, blending heritage infrastructure with modern utility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Developed with a vision to create livelihood opportunities and enhance local engagement, the caf\u00e9 is poised to emerge as an iconic pit stop in Zemithang, attracting tourists, visitors, and travellers exploring the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu lauded the innovative idea of the Indian Army, stating that it is a proud moment for the people of the valley. She said that &#8220;this initiative has beautifully blended creativity with community welfare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;This cafe stands as a symbol of opportunity for locals, a boost to border tourism, and a step towards sustainable development in our remote regions,&#8221; she added, noting that such efforts truly strengthen the bond between the armed forces and the people while opening new avenues for livelihood and growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Demonstrating exceptional planning, dedication, and execution capability, the Indian Army completed the construction of this landmark project in a record time of just 31 days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The project underscores the ethos of Operation Sadbhavana, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen civil-military relations, and contribute meaningfully to the socioeconomic upliftment of border communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation of local residents, dignitaries, and Army personnel, marking a proud moment for the region and setting the stage for enhanced tourism and community development in Zemithang valley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ Prem Chetry ] ZEMITHANG, 19 Mar: Promoting community development and sustainable tourism, the Indian Army has built a unique caf\u00e9 &#8211; Border Brew Caf\u00e9 &#8211; on a decommissioned bridge here in Tawang district, under Operation Sadbhavana. 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