Project DANTAK

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Recently, Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day , at Thimphu, Bhutan.

About Project DANTAK

• It is an overseas project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence of India.
• Background: It was established on 24 April 1961 as a result of an agreement between Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the third king of Bhutan and then Prime Minister of India Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• It is primarily focused on developing infrastructure and providing connectivity in remote areas of Bhutan.
• Achievements

• • It was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads in Bhutan.
  • Under this Project, over 1,500 km of road has been constructed, including the strategically vital East–West Highway connecting Trashigang to Thimphu. 
  • Some other notable projects include the construction of Paro Airport, Yonphula Airfield, Thimphu – Trashigang Highway, Telecommunication & Hydro Power Infrastructure, Sherubtse College, Kanglung and India House Estate.

What is the Border Road Organisation?

• It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
• BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
• Establishment: It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeastern states of the country.
• It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring
• Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).

Source: PIB

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