Why In News?
Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is recently in the news because it celebrated its 47th Raising Day on April 4, 2026, in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Key Information
- Establishment: It was raised on April 4, 1980.
- Motto: Operates under the theme "Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas".
- Geographical Scope: It is one of the largest BRO projects in terms of area, covering:
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Northern parts of Gujarat
- Infrastructure Managed:
- Maintains a road network exceeding 4,000 km.
- Manages 214 km of Ditch Cum Bund (DCB), a vital defensive structure.
- Strategic Role:
- Provides critical support to the Indian Armed Forces by maintaining feeder roads to the International Border.
- Enhances operational mobility and logistical efficiency in the western sector.
- Contributes to socio-economic growth by connecting remote border villages.
- Current Focus: Active efforts are underway to upgrade key border routes to National Highway Double Lane (NHDL) standards.
Recent News
- Highest Ever Expenditure: The BRO as a whole recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹16,690 crore in FY 2024–25, with a target of ₹17,900 crore for FY 2025–26.
- Infrastructure Boost: Between 2024 and 2025, BRO dedicated 250 infrastructure projects to the nation, significantly improving border preparedness.
- Specific Developments: Ongoing DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparations for improving roads like the Barmer-Chohtan-Kelnor stretch to NHDL specifications are part of the project's modernisation drive.
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