Anand Mahindra, Chairperson, Mahindra Group, lauded Dr G Madhavi Latha, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in his ‘Monday Motivation’ post on X. Dr Latha played a key role in the Chenab Bridge project.
The Chenab Bridge, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated on Friday, is the highest railway bridge in the world.
Sharing a picture that features Dr Latha pulling off the iconic Titanic pose all by herself on the backdrop of the Chenab Bridge, Mahindra wrote, “An accomplished geotechnical engineer and Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, she played a pivotal role in the construction of the Chenab Railway Bridge. A commitment that she fulfilled over 17 years. Dr. G. Madhavi Latha Garu is my #MondayMotivation.”
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An accomplished geotechnical engineer and Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, she played a pivotal role in the construction of the Chenab Railway Bridge.
A commitment that she fulfilled over 17 years.
Dr. G. Madhavi Latha Garu is my… pic.twitter.com/UFo4eFcQ09
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 9, 2025
With over two lakh views, the post garnered praise from numerous social media users, who hailed Dr Latha for her contributions. “Proud of such engineers achieving infrastructure dreams,” a user wrote. “What an engineering marvel. The Chenab Bridge stands tall thanks to visionaries like Dr. Madhavi Latha,” another user commented.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu celebrated Dr Latha’s 17-year dedication to the project. “Another Telugu daughter has made India proud! I salute Professor G. Madhavi Latha Garu, one of the brilliant minds behind the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji on June 6. Hailing from a small village in Andhra Pradesh, she dedicated 17 years of hard work and sacrifice to build this architectural marvel for the nation,” he wrote on X.
“I congratulate the entire team of engineers and construction workers on completing this unprecedented project, despite the challenging terrain and harsh weather conditions. Your contributions towards nation-building are inspiring,” he added.
Another Telugu daughter has made India proud!
I salute Professor G. Madhavi Latha Garu, one of the brilliant minds behind the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji on June 6. Hailing from a small village in… pic.twitter.com/uRusNwWXpM
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) June 8, 2025
The Chenab Bridge, soaring 359 metres above the river, spans 1,315 metres. It is a steel arch marvel designed to endure seismic activity and strong winds, enhancing connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar.
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