TAWANG, March 19: With an aim to promote community development and sustainable tourism in remote border areas, a refreshment facility managed by local Monpa women was inaugurated at Zemithang in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday.
The Border Brew Cafe stands as a unique initiative having been constructed on a decommissioned Bailey bridge over the river Nyamjang Chu.
This innovative concept makes it one of its kind in the entire northeastern region, blending heritage infrastructure with modern utility and tourism potential, an official release said.
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Developed with a vision to create livelihood opportunities and enhance local engagement, the cafe is poised to emerge as an iconic pit stop of Zemithang, attracting tourists, visitors and travellers exploring the region.
The Indian Army completed the construction of this project in a record time of just 31 days under the Operation Sadbhavna project, demonstrating exceptional planning, dedication and execution capability, the release said.
The project underscores the ethos of Operation Sadbhavna, aimed at fostering goodwill, strengthening civil-military relations and contributing meaningfully to the socio-economic upliftment of border communities, it said.
Lt Gen RC Tiwari, GOC-in-Chief Eastern Command, lauded Army’s Gajraj Corps for establishing the Border Brew Cafe at Zemithang.
The Tawang district public relations officer, in a post on X, said: “A first in Northeast India, Border Brew Cafe at Jemithang — an inspiring initiative by the @adgpi under OpSadbhavna — is now OPEN. Built on a decommissioned Bailey bridge over the Ngyamjang Chu. Empowering Monpa communities and boosting local livelihoods.” (PTI)
