Why in the news?

  • The Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh.

Project Vijayak

  • Launched by: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in 2010.
  • Name Origin: Derived from Operation Vijay (Kargil War, 1999) – signifying the overlap between the theatre of battle and the project’s area of responsibility.
  • Objectives:
    • Entrusted with road connectivity in Kargil and Zanskar (earlier under Project Himank).
    • Focus on two strategically vital lines of communication in the Western Indus Corridor:
      • Zojila – Kargil – Leh axis
      • Nimmu – Padam – Darcha axis
    • Ensure defence preparedness and all-weather access in Ladakh’s frontier regions.
  • Strategic & Socio-Economic Significance:
    • Strengthened security infrastructure along the Line of Control (LC).
    • Enhanced troop mobilisation and logistics in sensitive areas.
    • Contributed to socio-economic development by connecting remote areas with healthcare, markets, education, and tourism opportunities.