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Raksha Mantri chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for MoD on Border Roads Organisation

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BRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Shri Rajnath Singh “Under Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, all-weather connectivity is being ensured in remote & high-altitude regions, strengthening operational mobility & defence preparedness” Posted On: 25 MAR 2026 5:29PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security & operational preparedness. Underscoring the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, Raksha Mantri stated that the BRO is fostering an ecosystem in the encompassing national security, development, and connectivity. He acknowledged the BRO’s efforts towards enhancing connectivity in the North-Eastern region and in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, thereby contributing to security & regional development. “The BRO has facilitated the mobility of defence forces, and worked towards bringing a positive transformation in the lives of the residents,” he said. He added that the BRO has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 kilometers, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities. The progress under the Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, under which over 1,000 road and infrastructure projects are being executed including new construction, upgradation & maintenance works to further strengthen border connectivity, was also discussed during the meeting. Raksha Mantri asserted that through this network, all-weather connectivity is being ensured even in remote and high-altitude regions, thereby strengthening the operational mobility and defence preparedness. Drawing the attention of the members to the crucial aspect of ‘technology utilisation’, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that the BRO is rapidly adopting modern construction techniques by making best use of technologies such as High Altitude Equipment, Modular Bridges, and Precast Technologies. “The BRO has enhanced both the quality and the pace of its work. This demonstrates that we are building future-ready infrastructure,” he said. He reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthen the BRO in terms of budgetary support, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at the welfare of their personnel. A comprehensive overview of the BRO including its role, key achievements, challenges faced in difficult terrain & extreme climatic conditions and its contribution in disaster management was provided to the members by Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh. The BRO, established in 1960, has constructed over 64,000 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 22 airfields and 07 tunnels, significantly enhancing operational readiness and socio-economic development in border areas. Key infrastructure projects executed by the BRO and its critical role in developing roads along the northern border were also highlighted. The Committee was informed how border infrastructure development improved operational preparedness and accelerated socio-economic growth of border areas contributing towards the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 . BRO’s role in executing projects in friendly foreign countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar and Tajikistan was also brought out. Highlighting the challenges of limited working seasons, land acquisition issues and environmental clearances, the DGBR emphasised the BRO’s focus on capacity enhancement and adoption of modern construction technologies to deliver faster & more sustainable infrastructure. He underscored the welfare measures for the BRO personnel, especially casual labour, as part of human resource initiatives. The DGBR reiterated the BRO’s unique capability as a specialised organisation combining military ethos with engineering excellence enabling rapid mobilisation and execution of works in high-altitude and remote areas. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Shri Raj Kumar Arora and other senior officials were present during the meeting. ********* VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2245205) Visitor Counter : 959 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantri chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for MoD on Border Roads Organisation BRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Shri Rajnath Singh “Under Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, all-weather connectivity is being ensured in remote & high-altitude regions, strengthening operational mobility & defence preparedness” Posted On: 25 MAR 2026 5:29PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security & operational preparedness. Underscoring the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, Raksha Mantri stated that the BRO is fostering an ecosystem in the encompassing national security, development, and connectivity. He acknowledged the BRO’s efforts towards enhancing connectivity in the North-Eastern region and in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, thereby contributing to security & regional development. “The BRO has facilitated the mobility of defence forces, and worked towards bringing a positive transformation in the lives of the residents,” he said. He added that the BRO has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 kilometers, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities. The progress under the Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, under which over 1,000 road and infrastructure projects are being executed including new construction, upgradation & maintenance works to further strengthen border connectivity, was also discussed during the meeting. Raksha Mantri asserted that through this network, all-weather connectivity is being ensured even in remote and high-altitude regions, thereby strengthening the operational mobility and defence preparedness. Drawing the attention of the members to the crucial aspect of ‘technology utilisation’, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that the BRO is rapidly adopting modern construction techniques by making best use of technologies such as High Altitude Equipment, Modular Bridges, and Precast Technologies. “The BRO has enhanced both the quality and the pace of its work. This demonstrates that we are building future-ready infrastructure,” he said. He reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthen the BRO in terms of budgetary support, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at the welfare of their personnel. A comprehensive overview of the BRO including its role, key achievements, challenges faced in difficult terrain & extreme climatic conditions and its contribution in disaster management was provided to the members by Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh. The BRO, established in 1960, has constructed over 64,000 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 22 airfields and 07 tunnels, significantly enhancing operational readiness and socio-economic development in border areas. Key infrastructure projects executed by the BRO and its critical role in developing roads along the northern border were also highlighted. The Committee was informed how border infrastructure development improved operational preparedness and accelerated socio-economic growth of border areas contributing towards the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 . BRO’s role in executing projects in friendly foreign countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar and Tajikistan was also brought out. Highlighting the challenges of limited working seasons, land acquisition issues and environmental clearances, the DGBR emphasised the BRO’s focus on capacity enhancement and adoption of modern construction technologies to deliver faster & more sustainable infrastructure. He underscored the welfare measures for the BRO personnel, especially casual labour, as part of human resource initiatives. The DGBR reiterated the BRO’s unique capability as a specialised organisation combining military ethos with engineering excellence enabling rapid mobilisation and execution of works in high-altitude and remote areas. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Shri Raj Kumar Arora and other senior officials were present during the meeting. ********* VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2245205) BRO is fostering an ecosystem along the borders encompassing national security, development & connectivity: Shri Rajnath Singh “Under Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, all-weather connectivity is being ensured in remote & high-altitude regions, strengthening operational mobility & defence preparedness”" /> Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security & operational preparedness. Underscoring the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, Raksha Mantri stated that the BRO is fostering an ecosystem in the encompassing national security, development, and connectivity. He acknowledged the BRO’s efforts towards enhancing connectivity in the North-Eastern region and in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, thereby contributing to security & regional development. “The BRO has facilitated the mobility of defence forces, and worked towards bringing a positive transformation in the lives of the residents,” he said. He added that the BRO has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 kilometers, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities. The progress under the Border Roads Development Programme 2023-28, under which over 1,000 road and infrastructure projects are being executed including new construction, upgradation & maintenance works to further strengthen border connectivity, was also discussed during the meeting. Raksha Mantri asserted that through this network, all-weather connectivity is being ensured even in remote and high-altitude regions, thereby strengthening the operational mobility and defence preparedness. Drawing the attention of the members to the crucial aspect of ‘technology utilisation’, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that the BRO is rapidly adopting modern construction techniques by making best use of technologies such as High Altitude Equipment, Modular Bridges, and Precast Technologies. “The BRO has enhanced both the quality and the pace of its work. This demonstrates that we are building future-ready infrastructure,” he said. He reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthen the BRO in terms of budgetary support, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at the welfare of their personnel. A comprehensive overview of the BRO including its role, key achievements, challenges faced in difficult terrain & extreme climatic conditions and its contribution in disaster management was provided to the members by Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh. The BRO, established in 1960, has constructed over 64,000 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 22 airfields and 07 tunnels, significantly enhancing operational readiness and socio-economic development in border areas. Key infrastructure projects executed by the BRO and its critical role in developing roads along the northern border were also highlighted. The Committee was informed how border infrastructure development improved operational preparedness and accelerated socio-economic growth of border areas contributing towards the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. BRO’s role in executing projects in friendly foreign countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar and Tajikistan was also brought out. Highlighting the challenges of limited working seasons, land acquisition issues and environmental clearances, the DGBR emphasised the BRO’s focus on capacity enhancement and adoption of modern construction technologies to deliver faster & more sustainable infrastructure. He underscored the welfare measures for the BRO personnel, especially casual labour, as part of human resource initiatives. The DGBR reiterated the BRO’s unique capability as a specialised organisation combining military ethos with engineering excellence enabling rapid mobilisation and execution of works in high-altitude and remote areas. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Smt Sukriti Likhi, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Shri Raj Kumar Arora and other senior officials were present during the meeting. <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PIC1(2)1K8W.jpeg" style="height:401px; width:601px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PIC2(4)QLMO.jpeg" style="height:401px; width:601px" /> ********* VK/Savvy " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; 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