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The Times of India

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60-year wait ends, retired captain builds lifeline for his Ghazipur village

A retired Army engineer, Captain Ravindra Yadav, spearheaded the construction of a 105-foot bridge over the Magai river in Ghazipur, funded by nearly Rs 1 crore in crowdfunding. This vital link, built over two years, connects 3,500 residents of Kyampur and 70,000 people from surrounding villages, ending decades of perilous boat crossings for essential services.

13 Apr 2026 1:05 am