Shillong, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Meghalaya's iconic living root bridges, locally known as Jingkieng Jri, describing them as a "heritage of our country and our land".
Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, India has applied to have Meghalaya's root bridges included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Network.
"The story behind these root bridges is fascinating. These bridges are not built in a matter of days or years; it takes decades for them to take shape. The roots of rubber trees are gradually guided in specific directions and trained to span across water streams. Over time, these roots transform into sturdy bridges. These bridges possess another un...