The Last Mile
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh unveiled 29 bridges and six roads constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a total cost of Rs 670 crore on 19 January 2024. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Dhak bridge, a state-of-the-art 93-metre-long Class 70R bridge over Dhak nullah on Joshimath-Malari road in Uttarakhand. This bridge holds strategic importance as it provides increased connectivity to the border areas. The 35 infrastructural projects, constructed under challenging weather conditions, span across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Mizoram, and Himachal Pradesh.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 35 bridges
While Singh physically inaugurated the bridge, 34 other roads and bridges were e-inaugurated by him. Of these, one notable project includes the Ragini-Ustad-Pharkian Gali Road in Jammu & Kashmir, a 38.25-km long CL-9 road that enhances all-weather connectivity between Tangdhar and Keran sector.
Singh applauded the BRO for its commendable efforts in fortifying the country’s border infrastructure. He emphasised that the construction of roads and bridges by the organisation plays a vital role in linking geographically isolated regions with the rest of the nation, fostering a sense of unity among the people living in remote villages.
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