Why in the news?

• Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.

Project Arunank

• It was established in 2008 and it  has built over 696 km of roads and 1.18 km of major bridges, enhancing connectivity to remote areas and supporting Armed Forces operations.
• Notable achievements include the blacktopping of the 278 km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road and strategic links like the TCC-Maza and TCC-Taksing Roads.
• It has embraced sustainable technologies such as Steel Slag, Geo Cells, and GGBFS Concrete to improve infrastructure durability.
• Environmental efforts include planting 23,850 trees under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, while welfare measures for Casual Paid Labourers have improved working conditions.

Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

• Established: 7 May 1960
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Defence (MoD)
• Motto: “Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam” (Everything is Achievable through Hard Work)
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Director General: An officer of the rank of Lieutenant General from the Indian Army.
• Mandate
  • Created to develop and maintain road infrastructure in India’s border areas and friendly neighbouring countries.
  • Ensures connectivity for defence preparedness, economic development, and socio-political integration of remote border regions.
  • Plays a strategic role in supporting the Armed Forces during both peace and war.
  • Provides emergency relief during natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides.