Bikaner, April 4 (NationPress) The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project Chetak commemorated its 47th Raising Day in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Saturday, highlighting over four decades of committed service, as noted by an official.

Established on this day in 1980 in the strategically crucial western sector, the project has been instrumental in developing and maintaining infrastructure across Rajasthan, Punjab, and the northern regions of Gujarat, according to the official statement.

This initiative has been pivotal in linking border regions, thus enhancing national security and promoting regional growth, the statement further elaborated.

With the motto ‘Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas’, Project Chetak stands as one of the most extensive BRO projects in terms of geographical coverage, managing over 4,000 km of road networks and 214 km of ditch-cum-bund.

It plays a crucial role in supporting defense forces by ensuring the upkeep of essential feeder roads towards the International Border, with ongoing efforts to upgrade them to National Highway Double Lane standards, as indicated in the statement.

The BRO utilized social media to celebrate the occasion, stating, “On its 47th Raising Day, Project Chetak@BRO symbolizes resilience, engineering excellence, and a steadfast commitment to nation-building in the Western Sector.”

Maintaining a strategic road network of over 4,000 km across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Northern Gujarat, the project is key to enhancing border connectivity, improving the operational readiness of the armed forces, and fostering socio-economic development in remote areas. Through exceptional infrastructure accomplishments in challenging terrains, Project Chetak continues to fortify India's Western Front, serving as a true lifeline for both progress and security.

The BRO is responsible for constructing and maintaining crucial roads, bridges, tunnels, and airfields in border and hard-to-reach regions to cater to both military and civilian requirements.

Since its establishment in 1960, the BRO has completed over 64,100 km of roads, 1,179 bridges, 7 tunnels, and 22 airfields across India's border regions and neighboring countries. Since 2015–16, the BRO has been operating fully under the Ministry of Defence.

Through international infrastructure initiatives in Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, the BRO enhances regional connectivity and strategic alliances.

In the financial year 2024–25, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs 16,690 crore. Building on this success, a goal of Rs 17,900 crore has been set for FY 2025–26.

In the two-year period from 2024 to 2025, the BRO committed to 250 infrastructure projects, marking a significant milestone in strategic border development, as reported.