Border Roads Organisation celebrates Raising Day

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Border Roads Organisation celebrating Raising Day today on 7th May, 2022. 

About Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

• BRO, a pioneer in the field of infrastructural development in the border areas of the country, is celebrating its 63 years of illustrious service to the nation.

• BRO is a major road construction agency under the Ministry of Defence with the primary objective of providing road connectivity to the border areas.

• BRO was formed on 7th May 1960.

• It develops and maintains the road network in India's border areas and friendly neighbouring countries.

• This includes operating infrastructure in 19 states and three union territories (including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) and neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka.

• One of the biggest infrastructural achievements of BRO - longest highway tunnel built in Himachal Pradesh, and its name is Atal Tunnel.

• Atal tunnel under Rohtang Pass is an 8.8-kilometer-long tunnel.

• This will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 kms and will save on transportation costs.

• Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry assumes the position of Director General of BRO.