Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day on Friday at Naharlagun, celebrating over 17 years of sustained contribution to infrastructure and connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh’s remote and high-altitude regions.
Established in 2008, Project Arunank has constructed and maintained more than 696 km of roads and 1.18 km of major bridges, significantly improving access to remote valleys and forward areas while supporting the operational needs of the Armed Forces.
Among its landmark achievements is the 278 km Hapoli–Sarli–Huri Road, which was blacktopped for the first time since Independence, linking one of the remotest parts of Kurung Kumey district. The project has also incorporated innovative technologies such as steel slag, cut-and-cover tunnels, geo cells, plastic sheets, GGBFS concrete, and gabion walls to enhance durability and promote sustainable infrastructure development.
To mark the occasion, the BRO organised a motorable expedition along the Naharlagun–Joram Top–Sangram–Ziro–Naharlagun route to promote road safety and connectivity awareness. Under the green initiative ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,’ over 23,850 trees were planted across Arunachal Pradesh to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to environmental conservation.
Special welfare measures were also announced for Casual Paid Labourers, including better shelters, protective clothing, and regular health camps, acknowledging their vital role in the BRO’s projects.
Looking ahead, the BRO plans to focus on road widening, construction of new bridges and tunnels, and improving high-altitude connectivity to meet both civilian and defence requirements. The use of advanced technologies such as geotextiles, slope stabilisation systems, digital monitoring tools, and eco-friendly construction practices is expected to enhance the durability and safety of its infrastructure network while reducing long-term maintenance needs.
