BRO to Build World’s Highest Fighter Airfield

September 12, 2023

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has announced plans to construct the world’s highest fighter airfield in the Nyoma region of Ladakh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lay the foundation stone for this project from Devak Bridge on September 12. The BRO aims to enhance India’s infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), aimed at surpassing China in infrastructure development along the LAC within the next two to three years. The Indian government has significantly increased the budget for border infrastructure development in recent years, supporting the BRO’s efforts to improve connectivity and defense capabilities in border areas.

What is the significance of the BRO’s plan to construct a fighter airfield in Ladakh?

The construction of a fighter airfield in Ladakh is strategically significant as it enhances India’s defense capabilities and infrastructure in the border region, contributing to improved connectivity and security.

What has been the recent progress in infrastructure development along the LAC?

In the last 2-3 years, 295 projects worth Rs 11,000 crore have been completed in infrastructure development along the LAC.

How has the Indian government’s budget for border infrastructure development evolved in recent years?

The budget for border infrastructure development has increased significantly in recent years. In 2008, it was approximately Rs 3,000 crore, increasing to Rs 5,000-6,000 crore in 2017, Rs 8,000 crore in 2019, and around Rs 12,340 crore in the last year.