Border Roads Organisation

I used to confuse BRO with 'Bro', but after seeing their work, they're actually brothers: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a visit to Arunachal Pradesh today to inaugurate multiple key infrastructural projects close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Jan 03, 2023, 13:30 PM IST

BRO Recruitment 2022: Bumper vacancies announced for MTS posts on bro.gov.in, details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of BRO on bro.gov.in. 

Apr 11, 2022, 10:50 AM IST

27 injured after under-construction bridge collapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba

The condition of two of the injured is stated to be "critical" and they have been referred to the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu for specialised treatment.

Jan 03, 2022, 06:19 AM IST

J&K gets 9 new infrastructures as Rajnath Singh dedicates 27 projects to boost connectivity

The bridges which were inaugurated are located on roads Sonmarg Bypass, Z-Gali-Machhal, Puldoda - Bhaderwah, Bandipur - Gureiz, Payarpora - Guthamdori, Dul – Galhar and at Udhampur. 

Dec 28, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

Border Roads official gets Guinness recognition for building world's highest motorable road

During the ceremony, General Rajeev Chaudhry talked about the challenges like altitude and temperatures he combated during the course of construction.  

Nov 16, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches multiple events to mark 75th anniversary of Independence

The Indian Coast Guard will be unfurling the national flag at 100 islands pan-India as a part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Singh said that in order to maintain unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, it is important that the feeling of national self-esteem is present in the citizens, and that is the purpose of the programs being launched Friday.

Aug 13, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

Umlingla Pass: India builds world's highest road in eastern Ladakh at 19,300 feet

The road at Umlingla Pass now connects the important towns in the Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh, it said. 

Aug 04, 2021, 20:06 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 44 bridges made by BRO to facilitate military transport

Rajnath Singh said that the construction of these bridges by BRO will facilitate military and civil transport in our western, northern and north-east areas. 

Oct 12, 2020, 12:41 PM IST

BRO's nearly completed Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road 'untraceable' by enemy, will give 365-day connectivity

"This road is ready except for a 30-kilometre stretch. Now the Army can use this road. The importance of this road is that the Army can save almost 5-6 hours in transit from Manali to Leh," superintendent engineer, Commander 16 BRTF, MK Jain said.

Sep 05, 2020, 23:03 PM IST

BRO constructs 180-feet bailey bridge within 3 weeks to provide connectivity to 20 Uttarakhand villages

The bridge was successfully completed on August 16, 2020, which has led to accessing flood-affected villages and has connected Jauljibi to Munsiyari.

Aug 17, 2020, 23:44 PM IST

BRO gets Hemant Soren govt's nod to induct 11,815 workers from Jharkhand

A letter was written by the Jharkhand government to Lt Gen Harpal Singh, DG, BRO Roads reads, "Consent is given to BRO for recruitment of workmen from Jharkhand. The deputy commissioners of the districts will be the nodal officers for this purpose. For future recruitments in subsequent years, BRO will have to register under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979."

Jun 08, 2020, 15:03 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari lauds BRO for 'extraordinary feat' in Chardham project

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday (May 26,2020) lauded the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for constructing a 440-metre long tunnel below the busy Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH 94) and congratulated the team for the effort.

May 26, 2020, 12:47 PM IST

Border Roads Organisation builds 484-meter bridge connecting Punjab's Kasowal enclave with rest of the country

Union Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (April 22) said that Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and opened a new permanent bridge on the river Ravi connecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab to the rest of the country. The MoD said that the BRO has succeeded in constructing the road much ahead of its schedule. 

Apr 23, 2020, 09:58 AM IST

BRO builds Doporijo bridge in Arunachal in record time to ensure supplies of items amid COVID-19 lockdown

The bridge was inaugurated by the Arunachal Pradesh's CM Pema Khandu through a video conference.

Apr 20, 2020, 20:13 PM IST

Fallout of Doklam standoff: Army to ramp up road infrastructure along China border

Better road infrastructure along the Sino-India border is needed to ensure swift movement of troops whenever necessary

Nov 23, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

BRO builds world’s highest motorable road in Ladakh at 19,300 feet

In a major feat, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the world's highest motorable road in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, passing through Umlingla Top at a height of over 19,30

Nov 03, 2017, 07:08 AM IST

BRO opens another bridge to boost connectivity to China border

Working towards improving road connectivity to areas close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in Ladakh region, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Sunday opened a newly-constructed bridge to the people of the cold desert region in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 29, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Defence Ministry delegates administrative powers to BRO

 The Defence Ministry on Sunday announced it has delegated administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation.

Aug 20, 2017, 17:10 PM IST

Border Roads Organisation to construct tunnels to cut down distance to China border

The Border Roads Organisation BRO will construct two tunnels through 4170-metre-high Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh.

Jul 24, 2017, 22:42 PM IST