In a significant step towards enhancing India’s border infrastructure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today inaugurated 75 projects by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These projects, costing Rs 2236 crore, span across 11 states and union territories, significantly focusing on connectivity and development in strategic locales.
Body Paragraphs: The projects include the construction of 22 roads, 51 bridges, and 2 miscellaneous structures, aimed at bolstering India’s defense capabilities and facilitating development in remote and critical border areas. The initiative, which was inaugurated virtually, underscores the government’s commitment to the development of these often neglected regions.
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“The pace of development was severely lacking before 2014,” Minister Singh remarked during the ceremony, highlighting the transformation since the NDA government took office. He emphasized how the northeastern and border states have now been integrated into the mainstream of national development, with specific attention to their strategic importance.
The projects include the construction of 22 roads, 51 bridges, and 2 miscellaneous structures, aimed at bolstering India’s defense capabilities and facilitating development in remote and critical border areas. The distribution of these projects showcases a balanced approach to regional development: J&K, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Nagaland, Mizoram. The initiative, which was inaugurated virtually, underscores the government’s commitment to the development of these often neglected regions.
This infrastructural enhancement is not only pivotal for military logistics but also promises economic benefits through improved connectivity, which can foster trade and tourism.
Closing Paragraph: The ceremony marks a new chapter in the development saga of India’s border regions, reflecting a strong push towards self-reliance and national security through infrastructural might.
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