Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated 32 strategically vital infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh, as part of a larger roll-out of 125 projects across several states and Union Territories. Singh presided over the nationwide inauguration from a programme held in Ladakh.
A separate ceremony was organised by the 44 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) in Aalo, West Siang district, to mark the occasion.
Speaking at the event, Arunachal Pradesh Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini said the newly completed projects would significantly strengthen logistical support for troops deployed along the India–China border, especially in Shi-Yomi and Upper Siang districts. The improved infrastructure, he said, would ensure uninterrupted connectivity for the armed forces and civilians, enhancing operational readiness and enabling faster movement across challenging terrain.
Several of the key projects in Arunachal Pradesh fall under Project Brahmank, including: 35-metre Shene Nallah bridge on the Tato–Mechukha Road (Shi-Yomi), 15-metre Ritbung bridge, 40-metre Rabung bridge, 40-metre Seyo Nallah bridge, 20-metre Sirak Nallah bridge, 10-metre Raboung Nallah bridge on the Ditte Dimme–Migging Road, 45-metre Naglung Ri bridge on the Tuting–Bona Road (Upper Siang). Other infrastructure has been executed under Project Vartak, Project Arunank, and Project Udayak, including critical road stretches and a helipad to bolster surface and aerial mobility.
The event was attended by Project Brahmank Chief Engineer SC Looniya, Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, West Siang DC Techu Aran, representatives of the ITBP, and 44 BRTF Commander Colonel Arjun Gulati.
The broader set of 125 BRO projects inaugurated on Sunday spans Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Mizoram. These include: 28 roads, 93 bridges, 4 miscellaneous works. All of them have been completed at a total cost of ₹5,000 crore.
Lauding the BRO’s rapid progress, the Defence Minister highlighted the organisation’s growing use of advanced engineering techniques, which he said has expedited project completion timelines in some of India’s most difficult terrain.
