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Arunachal Guv lauds BRO for completing 21 key infrastructure projects

Itanagar, May 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has expressed his profound gratitude to the Central Government and lauded the Border Roads Organization (BRO) for the successful completion of 21 critical infrastructure projects in the State, including four strategic roads and 17 new bridges.
Participating virtually in the inauguration of 50 BRO projects spread across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, the Governor highlighted the strategic importance of these projects for national security and regional socio-economic growth.
Parnaik said that the 21 completed projects in Arunachal Pradesh, including the four strategically important border roads - from Assam Hill to Lungro GG, and from Lungrola to Vasu Rok in Tawang district; from Lee to Huri in Kra Daadi district; and from Tama to Taksing in Upper Subansiri district - will further enhance connectivity and bring prosperity to remote border areas.
“These projects aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat will greatly contribute to uplifting people’s living in border regions and support sustained development and integration with the rest of the country,” he said.
The Governor, while extending his greetings to the BRO on its 66th Raising Day, acknowledged the exemplary efforts of BRO’s regional projects - Vartak, Arunank, Brahmank, and Udayak - for their commitment to high-quality infrastructure development across Arunachal Pradesh.
He congratulated 752 BRTF, Roing, 1446 BCC, Anini and CMIR 761 BTTF, Yingkiong on being awarded with ‘Awards of Excellence for the year 2024-25 on the BRO Day 2025. 752 BRTF, Roing of Project Udayak received the Best Task Force Award, while 1446 BCC, Anini of Project Udayak received the Best Bridge Construction Company Award. CMIR 761 BTTF, Yingkiong of Project Brahmank received the Best Medical Establishment Award.
The Governor also conveyed heartfelt appreciation of the people of Arunachal Pradesh to the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister for their unwavering commitment to the State’s infrastructure growth and national integration.
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