New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges made by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across seven States/Union Territories, via video-conferencing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the construction of these bridges will facilitate military & civil transport in our western, northern and north-east areas. Our armed forces personnel are deployed in large numbers in areas where transport is not available throughout the year. He said, these 44 bridges are spread over seven states and union territories. I congratulate DG Border Roads Organisation and his team for doing exemplary work in challenging times. Inauguration of 44 bridges in one go in itself is a significant achievement. Extremely happy to dedicate 44 major permanent bridges to the Nation today. The Foundation Stone for Nechiphu Tunnel was also laid on this occasion in Arunachal Pradesh. These border infrastructure projects are of strategic importance and provide connectivity to remote areas. pic.twitter.com/aaonpDFhUw — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 12, 2020 Even during the lockdown period, BRO continued operations in the North-Eastern states, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. BRO continued its work ensuring that snow clearance is not delayed at remote locations, he added. #WATCH First Pakistan & now China, it seems border disputes are being created as part of a mission...country under PM Modi's leadership is not only facing the crisis with determination but is also bringing big & historic changes in many fields: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/JuWx9Gt8pA — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2020 Last week, the Defence Minister had said that the strategically important Atal Tunnel is dedicated to the armed forces protecting India's borders and those living in the remote terrains. "I do not need to explain the importance of this tunnel. Its strategic importance is understood by everyone. It will ensure speedy and faster transportation of rations, weapons and other logistics. It will also help in faster deployment of personnel. Situated on the border of two nations, it is dedicated to those protecting our borders, and those who live in those areas," Singh said at the inaugural ceremony in Manali.
