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Border Roads Organisation 67th Raising Day (May 7, 2026)

Nation Building Through

The Network of Roads

From the glaciers of the Himalayas to the river valleys, and from scorching deserts to
inaccessible terrains, the indelible imprint of the Border Roads Organisation’s courage is evident
everywhere. For soldiers deployed along the borders, the roads constructed by the BRO are of
immense strategic importance; for villagers residing in remote valleys, they serve as a bridge
of hope. Established on May 7, 1960, the BRO lives by an inspiring motto—‘Shramena Sarvam
Sadhyam’—which translates to ‘Everything is achievable through hard work’...

Construction by the BRO in India’s Border Areas and
Friendly Neighboring Nations: 250
64,100 constructed 1,179 constructed 7 Tunnels and Infrastructure projects
Bridges
KM of roads
22 airfields
constructed dedicated to the nation
n Strengthens regional connectivity and strategic partnerships by the BRO in the years
through infrastructure development in Bhutan, 2024 and 2025.
Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

Our resolution is Nation First. The nation begins from its borders. Therefore,
development of border infrastructure is one of the top priorities of the country.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is rapidly completing tunnel construction
work in various parts of the country. -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

RNI NO.: DELENG/2020/78811 MAY 1-15, 2026
RNI Registered No DELENG/2020/78811 (Publishing Date: April 20,2026 Pages: 58)

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