India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates ’90 Infrastructure Projects’ Worth Rs 2,900 Crore

90 infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,900 crore that were across nine states and two union territories were inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, two airfields in West Bengal, two helipads, 22 highways, and 63 bridges are among the projects undertaken by the Border highways Organisation (BRO).

According to the Ministry of Defence, there are all over 90 projects including 36 in Arunachal Pradesh, 26 in Ladakh, 11 in Jammu and Kashmir, 5 in Mizoram, 3 in Himachal Pradesh, 2 in Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, and 1 each in Nagaland, Rajasthan, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

At a gathering in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba area, Rajnath Singh inaugurated the projects.

According to the Ministry, BRO completed these “strategically important projects” in “record time,” with the majority of them being completed in a single working season utilizing cutting-edge technology.

‘The BRO is not only securing India’s borders but also playing a key role in the socio-economic development of the far-flung areas. The BRO has done excellent work in recent years and has emerged as a shining example of civil-military fusion,’ the Defence Minister said.

Rajnath Singh has launched several significant projects, including:

The Bishnah-Kaulpur-Phulpur Road’s 422.9-meter-long Devak Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.

In Arunachal Pradesh, the 500-meter-long Nechiphu Tunnel on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang Road.

The remodeled Bagdogra and Barrackpore Airfields in West Bengal, which the Defense Minister also dedicated to the country.

Additionally, Rajnath Singh virtually laid the foundation stone for Eastern Ladakh’s Nyoma Airfield. It will cost about Rs 200 crore to create it.

The minister also expressed his confidence that the BRO will soon establish another exceptional record with the building of the Shimku La Tunnel, which will link Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal with the Zaskar Valley in Ladakh.

Also Read: Dutch Prime Minister Enjoys ‘Masala Chai’ And Cycling On The Roads Of Bengaluru

Shivanshi Srivastava

Recent Posts

Jamia Students Back Waqf Amendment Bill; Call It A Step Toward Empowerment

The student group 'Shaher-E-Arzoo' expressed firm support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a…

1 hour ago

India’s Exports To The US Face Limited Impact From Tariff Hike: SBI Report

The 27% tariff hike by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods will have only…

1 hour ago

Waqf Freed From Mafia Control, New Era Of Development Begins For Muslims: MRM

Following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in both Houses of Parliament, celebrations…

2 hours ago

India’s Forex Reserves Surge To $665.4 Billion; Rupee Strengthens As Trade Deficit Narrows

India’s forex reserves jumped $6.6 billion to a five-month high of $665.4 billion for the…

3 hours ago

Laxmi Singh Leads Gautam Buddha Nagar Police To Historic No 1 Rank In IGRS Across All Stations

Gautam Buddha Nagar Police, led by CP Laxmi Singh, achieved a historic feat with all…

4 hours ago

Avoid Rhetoric That Vitiates Atmosphere, Ensure Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh: PM Modi Tells Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Bangladesh to bring perpetrators of atrocities against Hindus and…

4 hours ago