Border Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK Celebrates 66 Years of Strategic Infrastructure Development
From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising day
The Economic Times
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On May 7, 2023, Project VARTAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day in Tezpur, Assam, marking over six decades of service in building vital infrastructure in India's Northeastern Region. The project is responsible for approximately 2066.90 km of road network, enhancing connectivity in challenging terrains.
- 01Project VARTAK was established on May 7, 1960, originally as Project Tusker.
- 02It plays a crucial role in constructing and maintaining roads in Sonitpur District, Assam, and West Kameng and Tawang Districts, Arunachal Pradesh.
- 03The project oversees 2066.90 km of road network, including high-altitude and snow-bound regions.
- 04Currently, there are 119 ongoing works across 67 roads under its purview.
- 05Project VARTAK also provides disaster response and humanitarian assistance during natural calamities.
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On May 7, 2023, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 66th Raising Day of Project VARTAK in Tezpur, Assam. Originally established on May 7, 1960, as Project Tusker, it was later renamed Project VARTAK in 1963. This project has been pivotal in enhancing connectivity in the Northeastern Region of India, particularly in Sonitpur District, Assam, and West Kameng and Tawang Districts, Arunachal Pradesh. Currently, it manages an extensive road network of approximately 2066.90 km, including critical routes in challenging terrains. The project is also engaged in 119 ongoing works across 67 roads, ensuring operational connectivity for both civilian and defense needs. Furthermore, Project VARTAK has shown remarkable commitment to disaster response, aiding local populations during floods and landslides, thus contributing significantly to socio-economic development and national integration in remote border areas.
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Project VARTAK's infrastructure development enhances connectivity for local communities, improving access to essential services and support during emergencies.
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