Tawang, March 19 With the aim of promoting community development and sustainable tourism in remote border areas, a refreshment facility managed by local Monpa women was inaugurated in Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday.
The Border Brew Cafe is a unique initiative, constructed on a decommissioned Bailey bridge over the Nyamjang Chu river.
This innovative concept makes it one of a kind in the entire northeastern region, blending heritage infrastructure with modern utility and tourism potential, according to an official release.
Developed with a vision to create livelihood opportunities and enhance local engagement, the cafe is poised to become a popular stop in 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 the 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."
