Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla thanked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for dedicating 75 crucial infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to the nation. These projects include the construction of five vital bridges in Himachal Pradesh.
The Governor virtually participated in the inauguration programme from Raj Bhavan today. He highlighted the significance of these five vital bridges in enhancing connectivity and strategic preparedness along the Indo-China border. He said that these strategic roads and bridges are not only vital for the swift movement of Army troops and equipment but also play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of the local population.
Shri Shukla commended the BRO’s exceptional efforts in completing these projects under extremely challenging weather conditions and inhospitable terrain. The inauguration of these projects includes construction of five bridges in Himachal Pradesh at Munni (40 m), Bhaga (30 m), Dogri (65 m), Habsar (50 m) & Shalkhar-11 (45 m) on NH-3 (Road Manali-Sarchu), NH-5 (Road Powari-Pooh-Khab-Namgia-Chuppan-Shipkila) and NH-505 (Road Khab-Sumdo-Kaza-Gramphoo). The inauguration was carried out in a hybrid mode which would serve as a lifeline for remote areas of the state.
Shri Shukla said that BRO completed the construction of these critical strategic projects in the State in record time frame and many of these Projects have been constructed in a single working season using state-of-the-art technology.
Secretary to the Governor C.P.Verma, Chief Engineer Project Deepak, BRO Rajeev Kumar and other senior officers of BRO were also present at Raj Bhavan.