Border Area Roads Not Only For Strategic Needs But Also For Participation Of Remote Areas: Def Min

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 27 infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Road Organisation.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the virtual inauguration programme | Photo: ANI

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday virtually inaugurated 27 infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Road Organisation (BRO). He also inaugurated a road at the Umling-la Pass at 19,000 feet, making it the world's highest motorable road. 

Speaking during the event, the Defence Minister said that border roads were essential to make sure that remote areas of the country participate in the nation-building process. 

“Roads in border areas are not only for strategic needs but also ensure equal participation of remote areas in the development of the nation,” he said.

He applauded the BRO and said that their personnel “made this a historic feat” with patience and determination “despite numerous challenges.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh e-inaugurates 27 infra projects constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO)

In today's era, distance is not measured in kilometers, but in hours. BRO's roads, tunnels & bridges have reduced the distance&time between places today:Defence Minister pic.twitter.com/TFiyAJMS0P

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Rajnath Singh praised efforts by the Border Road Organisation and said that the organisation’s infrastructure has reduced distance and time of commuting.

“In today's era, distance is not measured in kilometres, but in hours. BRO's roads, tunnels and bridges have reduced the distance and time between places today,” Singh said.

On Sunday, the Defence Minister was in Lucknow where he laid the foundation for Defence technology and Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre established by Defence Research and Development (DRDO). 

“Even though India has never been an aggressor historically, it is ready to defend its people against any nation with hostile intentions,” the Minister said during the event.