Project Arunank Latest News
Recently, the Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day.Â
About Project Arunank
- It has been implemented since 2008 by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh. Â Â Â
- The name of the Project has been conceived from the name of the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Objective: To provide vital connectivity to remote valleys & forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh while meeting the operational requirements of the Armed Forces.
- It has adopted innovative and sustainable technologies such as Steel Slag, Cut-and-Cover Tunnels, Geo Cells, Plastic Sheets, GGBFS Concrete and Gabion Walls, enhancing the durability and environmental sustainability of road infrastructure in the region.
- Achievements of Project Arunank
- It has completed the 278 km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road, blacktopped for the first time since Independence, connecting one of the remotest regions of Kurung Kumey district.
- It played a critical role in developing communication systems for socio-economic and strategic growth in the region.
Key Facts about Border Roads Organization
- It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
- It works under the Ministry of Defence.
- Establishment: It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and north-east states of the country.
- It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
Source: DD News
Project Arunank FAQs
Q1: What is Project Arunank?
Ans: A project under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to develop critical infrastructure
Q2: Which organization is responsible for executing Project Arunank?
Ans: Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
