India took a powerful step forward in strengthening its border regions on Sunday, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 new infrastructure projects built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The event was held at the stunning, newly completed Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh, which itself is one of the most important projects of the year.
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 125 Strategic Projects Across Border States
These projects are spread across seven states and two Union Territories, covering some of the toughest and most remote regions of India. They include 28 newly constructed roads, 93 bridges that connect villages, army posts, and remote valleys, and 4 major infrastructure facilities.
From Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, according to India TV News, these projects cover almost all border regions in India. This is the kind of push that makes life easier for our soldiers and the people living far away in high mountains and deep valleys.
At the inauguration, Rajnath Singh praised the BRO for its dedication to building in areas most of us can barely imagine reaching. He explained how these projects will improve the mobility of Indian troops, ensure faster response in emergencies, and bring better living conditions to people in border villages, India TV News.
The government has also increased BRO’s budget from ₹6,500 crore to ₹7,146 crore, a clear sign that India is investing heavily in border development. And in just the last two years, BRO has completed 356 projects. The spotlight of the day was the 920-metre Shyok Tunnel, now officially open in Ladakh. This tunnel now guarantees smooth, all-weather connectivity to forward military posts.
A Big Boost For The Northeast
A significant chunk of the new projects focuses on the Northeast, one of the most strategically important regions of India. New roads and bridges, such as the Sela–Chabrela–BJG Road and Lumla bridges, will provide alternate and safer access to Tawang. Upgraded routes like the Kalep–Gaigong Road and important bridges in Sikkim mean better movement during unpredictable weather and improved response during disasters. As per India TV News reports, New roads along the Lawngtlai–Diltlang–Parva axis in Mizoram have improved access to remote border villages.
The inauguration of 125 major infrastructure projects brings much-needed development and connectivity to remote communities.
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