Why in the news?

• Defence Minister inaugurated 125 BRO projects.

Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

• Ministry: Ministry of Defence
• Aim: BRO is engaged in Infrastructure development in remote northern and north-eastern regions to ensure security along the Indian borders.
• Operative in: BRO operate in 19 states, and 3 UTs.
• Overseas projects: Takes up projects in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka.
• Composition:
  • It is staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Army Service Corps, Military Police and army personnel on extra regimental employment.
  • Engineering Service and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the Border Roads Organisation.

Source: The Hindu