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Shinku La Tunnel
The Shinku La or Shingo La is a mountain pass located on the border between HP and Ladakh. It is at an altitude of 5,091 metres. In 2016, the Border Road Organization built a road to the pass. However, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
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GoI implements Shekatkar Committee to create border infrastructure
On May 18, 2020, the Government of India implemented the recommendations made by the Shekatkar Committee to create border infrastructure. Highlights The GoI based on the recommendation of the committee has adopted Engineering Procurement Contract (EPC) to execute the works ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
BRO constructs permanent bridge across Ravi river
The Border Roads Organization has completed the construction of permanent bridge across Ravi river. The Kasowal bridge will help Punjab farmers to transport their harvest comfortably. Highlights The construction of the bridge has been completed well ahead of time. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
BRO: Daporijo Bridge across Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh inaugurated
On April 20, 2020, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu inaugurated a bridge across the Subansiri river. The bridge was constructed by the BRO (Border Roads Organization). Highlights The developmental work of the Daporijo bridge was undertaken by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Project Arunank running in full swing in China border despite of COVID-19
The Border Road Organization (BRO) is working in full swing to completely replace the Daporijo bridge. The bridge os the only line of communication to 451 villages located in the China border. Also, the BRO is engaged in snow clearance ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Bridge Constructed across Teesta River in North Sikkim by BRO opened
On March 21, 2020, the Borders Road Organization opened a 360 feet long bridge across Teesta river. The bridge was constructed by BRO under Project Swastik. Highlights Till date, the connectivity was routed through restricted army land. With the bridge ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Draj Bridge for all-weather connectivity inaugurated in J&K’s Rajouri
Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Chandra Murmu, inaugurated Draj Bridge in Rajouri, J&K. It is an important bridge for the military as well as for socio-economic development of J&K’s Rajouri District as a whole. This bridge will facilitate ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu inaugurated in Ladakh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Col. Chewang Rinchen Setu (Bridge) in Ladakh. It is named in honor of Colonel Chewang Rinchan who was one of the highly decorated officers in Indian Army from Ladakh. He was also a Maha Vir ..