About Project Chetak:
- It was raised in 1980 in the strategically important western sector of India.
- It has played a vital role in developing and maintaining infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab, and the northern parts of Gujarat.
- The project has played a vital role in connecting border areas and contributing to national security and regional development, it said.
- It is one of the largest BRO projects in terms of geographical area.
- It supports the defence forces by maintaining key feeder roads towards the International Border with continuous efforts underway to upgrade them to National Highway Double Lane specifications, said the statement.
- Motto: ‘Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas’
Key Facts about Border Roads 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 in 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 countries.
- BRO specialises in constructing and maintaining Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Airfields and Marine Works across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.
- Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).
