Project Arunank:
The Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day.
- Project Arunank has been implemented since 2008 by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The name of the Project has been conceived from the name of the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Objective is to provide vital connectivity to remote valleys & forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh while meeting the operational requirements of the Armed Forces.
- It has adopted innovative and sustainable technologies such as Steel Slag, Cut-and-Cover Tunnels, Geo Cells, Plastic Sheets, GGBFS Concrete and Gabion Walls, enhancing the durability and environmental sustainability of road infrastructure in the region.
- Project Arunank has completed the 278 km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road, blacktopped for the first time since Independence, connecting one of the remotest regions of Kurung Kumey district.
- It played a critical role in developing communication systems for socio-economic and strategic growth in the region.
- Border Roads Organization is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
- It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and north-east states of the country.
- It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
- Nodal Ministry: It works under the Ministry of Defence.
