The newly constructed Takti Bridge in Logchina Gewog is expected to improve connectivity and strengthen livelihoods for residents of Logchina and neighbouring gewogs. With easier access, communities are looking forward to better transport, improved services, and greater economic opportunities.
The stream at Takti, which remains relatively small for most of the year, swells during the monsoon, often cutting off access for commuters.
The situation has long affected local livelihoods, as most residents depend on agriculture and livestock farming. Farmers frequently struggled to transport their produce to markets on time during the rainy season due to the lack of a bridge.
That challenge has now been addressed with the construction of a Bailey bridge over the stream, which was inaugurated recently.
“Earlier, it used to be challenging for the transportation of goods and during emergencies, due to the lack of a bridge here. The river becomes big when it rains. Now with the construction of a bridge here, people of four gewogs will be benefited,” said Harka Bdr Rai, a resident of Bjagchhu Village, Logchina Gewog.
“Without a bridge, it was very challenging to take farm produce to the market. We were unable to take the produce to market on time during the monsoon, thereby affecting our income. But now we are all happy and excited,” said Aita Singh Rai, a resident of Dolepchen Village, Logchina Gewog.
Logchina Gup Tham Bdr Rai said, “The bridge is very important for us. Without a bridge, accessibility has been a challenge as this bridge and road caters to Logchina, Dungna, Maedtekha, Geling and Phuentshogling gewogs. When there was no bridge, there were instances where people even had to sleep in the vehicles.”
The bridge was constructed at a cost of Nu 24 M.
It is expected to significantly improve connectivity and ensure the smooth transportation of agricultural produce and livestock, particularly during the monsoon season.
Kinley Dem
