Defense Minister Rajnath Singh | (Photo: PTI)
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday virtually inaugurated 75 transformative infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Of these, 18 projects are in Arunachal Pradesh, including three major roads, 14 bridges and a helipad implemented by Project Brahmank.
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Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who also participated virtually from Itanagar, emphasized the strategic importance of these projects for both the state and the nation.
“These completed projects will enhance national security, improve surface and air communications and boost tourism in the state,” he said.
Parnaik, on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, expressed gratitude to the Central Government for the successful implementation of these crucial projects.
“These infrastructures will promote socio-economic development, especially in border areas, and support the state government’s Vibrant Border Village program and ‘Seva Aapke Dwar’ initiative, which brings governance directly to the people,” he added .
Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini personally attended the inauguration from Aalo in West Siang district, stressing that these projects will significantly improve the state’s connectivity and contribute to a better future.
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First publication: October 12, 2024 | 3:05 PM IST