The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is organising the "Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan" as part of its 64th BRO Day Celebrations to honour the sacrifices and efforts made by its Karmyogis in nation-building.
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Flag Off Ceremony:
On May 1, 2023, Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads, flagged off the multi-modal expedition from Seema Sadak Bhawan in New Delhi. The expedition comprises motorcycle and car rally teams that started their journey from the North East and Northern regions of the country.
Collection of Soil, Water, and Saplings:
The expedition's motorbike leg began on April 14, 2023, in Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh. The expedition team, consisting of members from 18 projects, collected soil, water, and saplings from 108 remote border locations.
Plantation:
The collected soil, water, and saplings will be planted at BRO Alma Mater, BRO School, and Centre in Pune, Maharashtra.
Flag In Ceremony:
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt will flag in the expedition teams on May 7, 2023, at Pune, on the occasion of BRO’s 64th raising day.
About Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Defense, responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in India’s border areas.
Some key points about BRO are:
• The BRO was founded in 1960 with the primary goal of protecting the security of India's borders by building and maintaining roads and bridges in border areas.
• BRO operates in some of the most challenging and inhospitable terrains in the world, including the Himalayan ranges, deserts, and high-altitude areas.
• BRO is involved in the construction of strategic roads and border infrastructure, which plays a crucial role in the defense of India’s borders.
• BRO also plays an important role in the socioeconomic development of rural and inaccessible places by facilitating the transportation of commodities and people via roads and bridges.
• BRO has executed several prestigious projects, including the construction of the world’s highest motorable road at Khardung La Pass, the Rohtang Tunnel, and the Zojila Pass Tunnel.
• BRO also plays a significant role in disaster management, and its personnel are often involved in relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of natural calamities.
