Bikaner: Border Roads Organisation’s Project Chetak celebrated its 47th Raising Day on April 4, reaffirming its crucial role in strengthening infrastructure across India’s western border regions.
Established in 1980, Project Chetak has, over the decades, become a key pillar in developing and maintaining road connectivity in strategically sensitive areas of Rajasthan, Punjab, and northern parts of Gujarat. The project has significantly contributed not only to national security but also to regional growth and accessibility.
Operating under the motto “Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas,” the project is among the largest within the BRO in terms of geographical reach. It currently manages an extensive network of over 4,000 kilometres of roads along with more than 200 kilometres of Ditch-Cum-Bund structures, which play an important role in border management.
The infrastructure developed by Project Chetak supports the movement and logistics of the armed forces by maintaining critical feeder roads leading to the International Border. Efforts are ongoing to upgrade many of these routes to double-lane national highway standards, enhancing both operational readiness and civilian connectivity.
Officials noted that the project’s continued focus on modernization and expansion reflects India’s commitment to strengthening border infrastructure while improving the lives of people living in remote areas.
The Raising Day celebrations served as a reminder of the project’s long-standing contribution to nation-building, combining strategic importance with developmental impact.
