About  

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is an executive force responsible for road construction in India, primarily supporting the Indian Armed Forces. It functions under the Ministry of Defence.  

• Established: 7 May 1960 to enhance border security and develop infrastructure in remote areas. 
• Operations: Develops and maintains roads in border areas and friendly neighboring countries (Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka). 
• Presence: Works across 19 states and 3 UTs, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 
• Infrastructure Projects: Constructs roads, bridges, airfields, tunnels, townships, and hydroelectric projects. 
• Governance: Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) – PM as Chairman, Defence Minister as Deputy Chairman. 
• Personnel: Officers from General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) and Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers (on deputation). 
• Strategic Role: Part of Order of Battle of the Armed Forces, supporting military operations in emergencies. 
• Key Contribution: Atal Tunnel – World’s longest highway tunnel (9.02 km). 
• Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam – Everything is achievable through hard work.