Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh witnessed a major boost to its border infrastructure on Sunday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 32 strategically significant projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the state.
These 32 projects are part of a larger portfolio of 125 BRO initiatives spread across several states and union territories, which Singh inaugurated from a programme in Ladakh.
The inauguration ceremony in Arunachal Pradesh was hosted by the 44 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) at Aalo in West Siang district.
Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini expressed optimism that the projects would strengthen operational readiness for troops deployed along the India-China border, particularly in Shi-Yomi and Upper Siang districts.
He added that the infrastructure will ensure uninterrupted connectivity for both armed forces and local communities, facilitating faster movement across the region.
Notable projects implemented by Project Brahmank include the 35-metre Shene Nallah bridge on the Tato-Mechukha Road in Shi-Yomi district, the 15-metre Ritbung bridge, 40-metre Rabung bridge, 40-metre Seyo Nallah bridge, 20-metre Sirak Nallah bridge, and 10-metre Raboung Nallah bridge on the Ditte Dimme-Migging road, as well as the 45-metre Naglung Ri bridge on the Tuting-Bona road in Upper Siang district. The remaining projects, comprising roads, bridges, and a helipad, were executed by Project Vartak, Project Arunank, and Project Udayak.
The inauguration programme was attended by Project Brahmank Chief Engineer SC Looniya, Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, West Siang DC Techu Aran, representatives of the ITBP, and 44 BRTF Commander Colonel Arjun Gulati.
Across the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, and the states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Mizoram, the BRO has completed a total of 125 projects, including 28 roads, 93 bridges, and four miscellaneous works, at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
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Lauding the BRO for its technological advancements, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that the adoption of modern engineering techniques is accelerating the pace of project completion, significantly strengthening India’s border infrastructure and operational preparedness.
