Border Roads Organisation: Connecting Places, Connecting People

From Himalayan glaciers where oxygen thins, to river valleys where torrents roar, and deserts where silence burns-Border Roads Organisation leaves behind a signature of courage etched in asphalt, steel, and stone.

BRO’s Mission
- Established in 1960, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) builds and maintains strategic roads, bridges, tunnels, and airfields in India’s border and remote regions.
- Motto: “Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam” — “Through hard work, all things are possible.”

Scale & Achievements
- 64,100 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 7 tunnels, and 22 airfields constructed since inception.
- Overseas projects in Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan strengthen regional connectivity and diplomacy.
- FY 2024–25: Highest-ever expenditure of ₹16,690 crore; target of ₹17,900 crore for FY 2025–26.
- 356 infrastructure projects dedicated to the nation in 2024–25.

Strategic Projects
- Arunachal Pradesh: Sisseri Bridge, Siyom Bridge, Sela Tunnel, Nechiphu Tunnel.
- Ladakh: Srinagar–Leh Highway, DS-DBO Road, Atal Tunnel, Shinku La Tunnel.
- Sikkim & Northeast: NH‑310A/310AG, multiple bridges, flood restoration.
- Rajasthan & J&K: Devak Bridge, ZojiLa Pass reopening.
- Bhutan (Project DANTAK): Roads, bridges, airports like Paro and Yonphula.

Regional & Disaster Role
- Built Delaram–Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan, India–Myanmar Friendship Road, and air base upgrades in Tajikistan.
- First responders in disasters: tsunami (2004), Kashmir earthquake, Ladakh floods.
- Rapid snow clearance at passes like Zoji La (record reopening in 68 days, 2023).
- Emergency bridges like the 200-ft “Bridge of Compassion” in Uttarakhand (2021).

Future Plans
- 470 roads covering 27,300 km planned in border areas.
- Trans-Kashmir Connectivity Project (717 km) with tunnels at Sadhna, P Gali, Z Gali, Razdhan Pass.
- Focus on all-weather connectivity, disaster resilience, and regional integration.

👉 In essence, the BRO is not just a construction agency—it’s a strategic lifeline, ensuring defence preparedness while transforming lives in India’s most remote frontiers.