Border Roads Organization and Project Vartak celebrates 64th Raising Day

TEZPUR: The Border Roads Organization was raised May 7, 1960 for construction of roads, bridges, tunnels and airfield for strategic and socio-economic development of the north-eastern region as part of the vision of the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. As part of the execution wing of BRO, Project Vartak was raised on the same day and thus, Project Vartak celebrated its 64th Raising Day on May 7.

Over the years, Project Vartak has done a commendable job towards strategic infrastructure development and socio-economic progress of the people of the border areas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. During the financial year 2022-23, Project Vartak has executed works worth Rs 731 crore. On this auspicious occasion, Brig Raman Kumar SV, Chief Engineer Project Vartak, recalled the role played by the Project and paid tributes to all Karmayogies who made supreme sacrifice during their service with BRO. He also extended his warm wishes to all officers, supervisors, jawans, casual paid labourers of Project Vartak and their families. During the year 2022-23, 55 officers/personnel of Project Vartak received distinguished awards for their commendable work. The Chief Engineer of Project Vartak highlighted that works on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) Road and strategically important Nechiphu and Sela Tunnel were progressing well and would be completed and dedicated to the nation as per schedule.

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