Border Roads Organisation
Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass
The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Overview: The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is Chaar Dhaam Pariyojana?
Recently, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed the construction of a 440 m long tunnel below the Chamba town on the Rishikesh-Dharasu road highway (National Highway – 94). The construction has been undertaken under the Chardham Pariyojana to improve connectivity ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India to continue infrastructure upgrade in the border
On July 7, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the border infrastructure development. After his review, the defence ministry announced that India is to boost the infrastructure along its border. Highlights India and China announced a preliminary headway two ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Devika and Puneja bridges inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir
On June 24, 2020, the Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated two bridges Devika and Puneja in Jammu and Kashmir in a virtual event. Devika Bridge The bridge was constructed in the Udhampur district. The bridge was a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Jharkhand approves Border Road Organization to recruit 11,800 workers
The roads near the border areas are of great importance in the current situation when Indian and Chinese armies are confronting each other in the eastern Ladakh region. Highlights In a highly tensile situation, the Jharkhand Chief Minister has approved ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Rohtang Pass Opened Before Schedule
The Border Road Organisation has successfully opened the Rohtang Pass after clearing the snow before schedule. The efforts were taken after the Himachal Pradesh government had requested it, given the lockdown in effect. Manali- Leh Axis Ladakh can be accessed ..
Kasowal Bridge
The Border Road Organisation succeeded in completing the Kasowal Bridge in Punjab before schedule, despite the lockdown in effect. About the Bridge The Kasowal Bridge was constructed at a cost of 17.89 crore INR by the Border Road Organisation. It ..