| Inauguration Date | April 6, 2025 (Ram Navami) |
| Inaugurated by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Location | Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu |
| Purpose | Connects Rameswaram Island with Mandapam on the Indian mainland |
| Bridge Specifications & Engineering | |
| Total Length | 2.07 km |
| Cost of Construction | Over ₹700 crore |
| Executing Agency | Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) - A Navratna PSU |
| Design Type | Vertical-lift bridge |
| Lift Span | 72.5 metres (can be vertically lifted to 17 metres) |
| Function | Allows ships to pass underneath safely |
| Track Capacity | Designed for two railway tracks, currently operating one |
| Train Speed Supported | Up to 80 km/h |
| Projected Lifespan | 100 years |
| Advanced Construction Materials | Stainless steel reinforcement, fully welded joints, high-grade protective paint, polysiloxane coating |
| Significance | Symbol of modern engineering, national pride, and India's infrastructure progress |
| Global Comparisons | Golden Gate Bridge (USA), Tower Bridge (UK), Oresund Bridge (Denmark-Sweden) |
| Other Events During Visit | Flagged off new Coast Guard ship, Rameswaram-Tambaram train, laid foundation stones worth ₹8,300 crore, performed puja at Ramanathaswamy Temple |
| Spiritual Significance | PM Modi had aerial Darshan of Ram Setu, coinciding with Surya Tilak ceremony, shared video on X (Twitter) |
| About Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) | Chain of shoals linking Rameswaram Island with Mannar Island (Sri Lanka), ~48 km |
| Geographical Division | North: Palk Strait (Bay of Bengal inlet), South: Gulf of Mannar (Indian Ocean inlet) |
