Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan

May 2, 2023

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is commemorating its Karmyogis and their contribution to nation-building by organizing the “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan” as part of its 64th BRO Day Celebrations. The expedition comprises motorbikes and motor cars, which started from the North East and Northern parts of India. On May 1st, 2023, the Director General of Border Roads, Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhry, flagged off the motorcycle and car rally teams from Seema Sadak Bhawan, New Delhi.

Starting in Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh on 14 April 2023, expedition members from 18 projects have collected soil, water, and saplings from 108 remote border locations. They will plant these at BRO Alma Mater, BRO School and Centre in Pune. The expedition is scheduled to finish on 7 May 2023, BRO’s 64th raising day, when Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt will flag in the expedition teams.

What is Border Road Organization?

BRO (Border Road Organization) is a statutory body under the aegis of the Defence Ministry. Its primary responsibility is to develop and maintain road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka. Its operational areas span across 19 states and three union territories, which also include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The motto of BRO is Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam, which means everything is achievable through hard work.

The Border Roads Organisation is primarily composed of officers from the Border Roads Engineering Service (BRES) and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). Additionally, the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers contributes officers and troops on a temporary basis for extra regimental employment through deputation.

BRO’s achievements

BRO had built more than 55,000 kilometers of roads, erected over 450 permanent bridges spanning a total distance of more than 44,000 meters, and established 19 airfields in strategic areas by 2022. BRO’s responsibilities include maintaining this infrastructure, which entails activities such as snow clearing.

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