Overview

• Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 50 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects on May 7, 2025, marking a significant boost to India's border infrastructure.
• The projects, worth Rs 1,879 crore, span six states and two Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, with critical roads and bridges now operational.
• In Jammu & Kashmir, one road and five bridges have been completed, enhancing connectivity for local communities and military operations.
• Arunachal Pradesh saw the highest number of projects, with 21 developments aimed at improving access and bolstering strategic capabilities in sensitive border regions.
• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik highlighted the socio-economic and security benefits of the projects, emphasizing their role in regional integration and national defense.