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Rajnath Singh Dedicates 125 BRO Projects, Unveils Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh

Officials say the new connectivity is now shaping operational outcomes.

Overview

  • The projects, worth about Rs 5,000 crore, span Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and seven states, delivering 28 roads, 93 bridges and four other works.
  • The 920‑metre cut‑and‑cover Shyok Tunnel on the DS‑DBO road provides all‑weather access to a sensitive corridor and enables faster troop movement.
  • The government called it the BRO’s largest single‑day, highest‑value inauguration, following 356 projects dedicated nationwide over the last two years.
  • Singh cited May’s Operation Sindoor as proof that stronger border links enabled timely logistics and contributed to the operation’s success.
  • BRO reported record FY2024–25 spending with a higher FY2025–26 target and increased use of indigenous technologies such as Class‑70 modular bridges, while the Galwan War Memorial was inaugurated virtually.