ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh received a significant infrastructure push on Sunday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 32 newly completed projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). These works form part of a wider package of 125 strategic infrastructure projects that Singh dedicated to the nation from a ceremony held in Ladakh.
A parallel event was organised by the 44 Border Roads Task Force at Aalo in West Siang district to mark the occasion. State Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini, who attended the programme, said the new assets would considerably strengthen operational readiness along the India–China frontier. According to him, the projects will “ensure seamless connectivity for troops and civilians alike,” particularly in the remote and rugged terrains of Shi Yomi and Upper Siang districts.
Out of the 32 projects in Arunachal Pradesh, several were constructed under Project Brahmank. These include the 35-metre Shene Nallah bridge on the Tato–Mechukha Road in Shi Yomi district, as well as a series of bridges on the Ditte Dimme–Migging Road in Upper Siang: the 15-metre Ritbung bridge, the 40-metre Rabung bridge, the 40-metre Seyo Nallah bridge, the 20-metre Sirak Nallah bridge and the 10-metre Raboung Nallah bridge. Another key structure, the 45-metre Naglung Ri bridge on the Tuting–Bona Road, was also executed under the same project.
The remaining infrastructure works in the state were completed by Project Vartak, Project Arunank, and Project Udayak, and include a mix of road stretches and a helipad facility.
The Defence Ministry noted that the entire bouquet of 125 projects spans multiple states and Union Territories, including Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram. The package comprises 28 roads, 93 bridges and four miscellaneous works, collectively valued at around ₹5,000 crore.
Praising the BRO’s rapid pace of construction, Rajnath Singh said the organisation’s growing reliance on modern engineering tools and innovative construction practices has shortened project timelines significantly. He emphasised that such infrastructure is crucial not only for national security but also for improving connectivity and economic prospects in remote border areas.
With these additions, Arunachal Pradesh is expected to benefit from smoother transportation, improved mobility for security forces and enhanced civilian access to previously difficult regions, reinforcing both strategic preparedness and regional development.
