Border Roads

Source: PIB

Syllabus: Infrastructure – Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Context

The BRO constructs roads in the border area as per the priority fixed by the Armed Forces.

Following action for better road system in the border areas:

• Enhancement of the Administrative and Financial powers of various BRO executives to reduce the planning time.
• Adoption of new technologies to enhance the pace of road construction.
• Procurement of new and modern equipment and construction plants for road construction.
• Adoption of EPC mode of construction.
• Increased availability of air effort.

Pre & Post road safety audit of roads in Area of Responsibility (AoR) of BRO.