Key Points

The 763 Border Roads Task Force has created a special facility for construction workers' children in challenging Tawang terrain. This initiative addresses the struggle faced by women labourers who often bring infants to work sites. The room features play materials, educational charts, and a private feeding space for mothers. This project demonstrates BRO's commitment to supporting the families who contribute to crucial infrastructure projects.

Key Points: BRO 763 BRTF Opens Play Learning Room for Tawang Labourer Children

  • Provides safe indoor play space for children at high-altitude construction sites
  • Equipped with educational charts and play materials for early learning
  • Includes dedicated feeding space for mothers to attend to infants
  • Offers clean drinking water facilities to maintain health and hygiene
  • Supports women labourers balancing work and childcare responsibilities
  • Reflects BRO's commitment to community development beyond road building
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763 BRTF creates 'Play and Learning Room' for children of labourers in Tawang

BRO's 763 BRTF establishes a safe Play and Learning Room in Tawang for children of road construction labourers, empowering women workers and supporting families.

"Acknowledging this dual responsibility and the need to safeguard and nurture the youngest members of society, 763 BRTF has set up a safe, child-friendly facility - Defence Spokesperson"

New Delhi, Sep 12

The 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has undertaken a noteworthy social initiative by establishing a ‘Play and Learning Room’ for the children of casual paid labourers engaged in road construction projects in the high-altitude, challenging terrain of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

At this high-altitude and tough terrain, the labourers deployed at the construction and other development sites had to face a lot of problems, especially the women labourers who many a time had to carry their small infants at the site.

“Women labourers play a vital role in road-building activities in this difficult region, often balancing their demanding work with the care of their young children, whom they frequently carry to construction sites,” said a defence spokesperson.

“Acknowledging this dual responsibility and the need to safeguard and nurture the youngest members of society, 763 BRTF has set up a safe, child-friendly facility within its premises,” he added.

Notably, the ‘Play and Learning Room’ is equipped with play materials and educational charts for early learning, a safe indoor space for supervised play, a feeding space for mothers to attend to infants with dignity and clean drinking water for health and hygiene.

This initiative reflects BRO’s enduring commitment not just to building roads, but also to building lives.

By providing a safe and nurturing space for children, 763 BRTF is empowering women workers, supporting their families, and creating an environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive in joy and safety.

This manifests that our security apparatus is not only focused on the development part but also plays a crucial part in supporting the labourers whose contribution to these highly crucial projects is often ignored.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone acknowledging the contribution of these unsung heroes! The laborers working in Tawang's harsh conditions deserve every bit of support. BRO is doing nation-building in the truest sense.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited border areas, I can attest to how challenging life is there. This initiative addresses a critical need - both for children's safety and mothers' peace of mind. Well done 763 BRTF!
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Arjun K
Great step, but I hope they also ensure proper staffing and maintenance. Often such facilities start well but struggle with sustainability. The BRO should commit to long-term support.
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Meera T
This is what inclusive development looks like! 👏 When we talk about infrastructure projects, we often forget the human element. BRO is setting a wonderful example for other organizations.
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Karthik V
Tawang is one of the most difficult terrains in India. The fact that BRO is thinking about children's education and safety while building roads shows their holistic approach to development. Jai Hind!

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