India: Launch of 27 Border Infrastructure Projects

On December 28, 2021, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 24 bridges and three roads, which have been constructed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

India: Launch of 27 Border Infrastructure Projects

These bridges and roads have been constructed across four States and two Union Territories in India

On the occasion, Defence Minister commended BRO for completing these projects, despite the challenges of high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures.

Minister also announced to set up of ‘BRO Cafes’ at 75 places, under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

Out of all the inaugurated bridges, most significant was India’s first indigenous Class 70 140-feet Double-Lane Modular Bridge. It has been built at 11,000 feet at Flag Hill Dokala in Sikkim.

Inauguration of Chisumle-Demchok road at Umling La Pass in Ladakh, at over 19,000 feet is also significant. The road holds the Guinness World Record of World’s highest motorable road. This road will provide an alternate route from Leh to Demchock.

Inauguration of Flag Hill-Dokla Road will reduce travel time for Indian troops to reach Dokla area near Doklam plateau.

Published date : 31 Dec 2021 05:44PM