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India's Big Border Infra Push: Rajnath Singh Launches 50 BRO Projects Worth Rs 1,879 Crore Across Six Border States, Two UTs
Rajnath Singh Dedicates 50 Strategic BRO Projects (PIB)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (7 May) virtually launched 50 strategic infrastructure projects across six border states, including 30 bridges and 17 roads, along with three other works, according to an official statement.
On the occasion of the 66th Border Roads Organisation (BRO) raising day event, held at Ashoka Hall in the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, Singh lauded the BRO’s tireless work in challenging terrains and extreme weather.
Singh said the organisation’s construction of some of the world’s highest roads and tunnels plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s defence preparedness.
As many as 50 strategically-significant infrastructure projects of BRO – 30 bridges, 17 roads and three other works - were virtually dedicated to the nation by the Defence Minister.
These projects, constructed at a total cost of Rs 1,879 crore, are spread across six border States and two Union Territories – Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, West Bengal and Rajasthan.
In the last four years, BRO has completed 456 infrastructure projects with a total expenditure of Rs 13,743 crore.
Underlining the strategic importance of BRO’s work, Singh stated that modern defence capability depends not just on weaponry but also on the infrastructure that supports it.
“You can have the fastest tank or the most advanced aircraft, but if they can’t reach where they are needed on time, they serve no purpose. BRO plays a critical role in making sure our military is always ready and well-positioned,” he said.
