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BRO's Project Arunank: New Worker Welfare Schemes Amid Border Road Push

The Border Roads Organisation celebrated Project Arunank's 18th Raising Day with special welfare measures for workers. These include improved shelters, protective clothing, and regular health camps for casual labourers. The project has built over 696 km of roads in challenging terrain since 2008. It also achieved landmark connectivity to remote border areas like Maza along the Line of Actual Control.

Key Points: BRO Project Arunank Worker Welfare Schemes Arunachal Pradesh

  • New welfare schemes provide better shelters and health camps for BRO workers
  • Project constructed 696 km roads in challenging Arunachal terrain since 2008
  • Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road blacktopped for first time since Independence
  • Innovative technologies like Steel Slag and Geo Cells enhance road durability
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Schemes for workers launched on 18th Raising Day of BRO's Project Arunank in Arunachal

BRO launches welfare schemes for workers as Project Arunank marks 18 years, celebrating 696 km of roads built and vital border connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh.

"The special welfare measures launched for Casual Paid Labourers included improved shelters, protective clothing and regular health camps - Defence Ministry"

New Delhi, Oct 24

Special welfare measures were launched for Casual Paid Labourers as Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on Friday, said a Defence Ministry official.

A Motorable Expedition was also organised along the Naharlagun-Joram Top-Sangram-Ziro-Naharlagun route to promote road connectivity and safety awareness along with other activities marking the project's 17 years of dedicated service in challenging terrain.

The special welfare measures launched for Casual Paid Labourers included improved shelters, protective clothing and regular health camps, recognising their invaluable contribution to BRO's mission, said the official in a statement.

Since its raising on October 24, 2008, the project has constructed and maintained over 696 km of roads and 1.18 km of major bridges, providing vital connectivity to remote valleys and forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh while meeting the operational requirements of the Armed Forces, said the Ministry.

One of the project's landmark achievements was the completion of the 278-km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road, blacktopped for the first time since Independence, connecting one of the remotest regions of Kurung Kumey district, it said.

Project Arunank has also adopted innovative and sustainable technologies such as Steel Slag, Cut-and-Cover Tunnels, Geo Cells, Plastic Sheets, GGBFS Concrete and Gabion Walls, enhancing the durability and environmental sustainability of road infrastructure in the region.

Among the project's key milestones, the Hapoli-Sarli-Huri Road was upgraded to NHDL standards in 2020, followed by the double-laning of the Kimin-Potin Road in 2021.

Connectivity to Maza, the final frontier along the Line of Actual Control, was successfully established on December 28, 2022, said the statement.

The TCC-Maza Road is now scheduled for inauguration in November, alongside the completion of the TCC-Taksing Road earlier this year, it said.

The Ministry said the Huri-Tapa and Taksing Ghora Camp-Lung OP roads are on track for completion by the end of 2025 under mission-mode execution, reinforcing the project's commitment to timely and strategic development.

- IANS

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Priya S
Connecting remote areas like Maza and Taksing is crucial for both security and development. The BRO is doing incredible work in these challenging terrains. The Hapoli-Sarli-Huri road completion after so many years is a game-changer for that region!
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David E
Impressive to see the use of sustainable technologies like Steel Slag and Geo Cells. Environmental sustainability in infrastructure development is crucial, especially in ecologically sensitive areas like Arunachal Pradesh. Good to see India adopting modern approaches.
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Ananya R
While the welfare measures are welcome, I hope this isn't just a one-time announcement. Regular follow-up and implementation monitoring is essential. Many schemes sound good on paper but fail to reach the actual workers on ground.
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Vikram M
696 km of roads and 1.18 km bridges in such difficult terrain is remarkable! The BRO engineers and workers are true nation builders. Their work not only connects remote villages but also strengthens our border infrastructure. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The motorable expedition for safety awareness is a great initiative. Road safety in these mountainous regions is often overlooked. Hope they continue such awareness campaigns regularly to prevent accidents.

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