After 17 years of unwavering dedication to the Chenab Rail Bridge, one of the tallest and most complex railway bridges in the world, Dr. Madhavi Latha, a geotechnical engineer from IISc Bengaluru, has finally spoken up - not to bask in the limelight, but to deflect it.

Recently hailed in headlines as the "woman behind the mission," Dr. Latha humbly dismissed the glorification, stating that such fame was "unnecessary" and overlooked the "collective brilliance" that powered the project. "I’m not the mission" , she clarified, emphasizing that hundreds of engineers, workers, scientists, and support staff gave their all to make the dream of bridging the Chenab a reality.

The Chenab Bridge, standing at 359 metres above the river, faced unpredictable terrain, seismic risks, and extreme weather. Yet what emerged wasn't just a feat of steel and design - but a monument to silent collaboration. Dr. Latha’s humility serves as a timely reminder: true engineering isn't about individuals; it's about teams building what once seemed impossible.