Context: Pakistan has completed the 420-meter-long bridge at the zero line of the Kartarpur Corridor after a delay of two and a half years.
- The bridge was necessary due to the area’s susceptibility to flooding, ensuring a safe passage for visitors to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.
About Kartarpur Corridor:
- Connects Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India’s Punjab.
- Visa-Free Movement: Indian pilgrims need only a permit to cross into Pakistan.
- Commemoration: Built to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12, 2019.
- Open Year-Round: The corridor will remain operational throughout the year.
Source: IE
