In Darjeeling's remote Singtam village, a community did the unthinkable — villagers got together to build a vital new 130-foot-long concrete motorable bridge — a lifeline that governments have failed to build in decades.
The new bridge replaces an old and treacherous suspension bridge, a relic of the British Raj. The old bridge — the only link connecting Singtam village with the rest of Darjeeling — posed a constant risk for locals.
When numerous appeals to the government remained unheard, the locals decided to take matters into their own hands. And behind this “apolitical initiative” was a relatively new politician in the hills. Here's how a remarkable story of unity and resilience unfolded...
Video Producer: Shohini Bose
Video Editor: Rajbir Singh
