Context: Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, marking 17 years of transformative infrastructure growth in Arunachal Pradesh’s.
About Project Arunank:
What it is?
- Project Arunank is one of the key Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects dedicated to building and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in remote, high-altitude, and border regions.
- It serves both civilian developmental and defence logistical purposes.
Implemented by: the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Key Features:
- Established: 2008
- Roads Built: Over 696 km of motorable roads and 1.18 km of major bridges constructed and maintained.
- Landmark Project: 278 km Hapoli–Sarli–Huri Road, blacktopped for the first time since Independence, connecting one of the remotest areas in Kurung Kumey district.
- Environmental Initiative: Under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, 23,850 trees planted across project sites to offset ecological impact.
- Human Welfare: Welfare measures for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) including housing, health camps, and protective gear.
Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus:
- GS Paper II – Governance: Demonstrates effective Centre–State coordination and institutional synergy in implementing development projects in border and remote areas.
- GS Paper III – Infrastructure: Illustrates India’s strategic road and bridge development in border regions, aligning with “Infrastructure – energy, ports, roads, airports, railways”.
- GS Paper IV – Ethics: Acts as a real-world case of public service ethics, labour welfare, and environmental responsibility under government-led projects.
