BRO constructs the highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh
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5th Aug, 2021
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Context
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed the highest motorable road in the world at the height of 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh. It created a record in high-altitude road construction.
Key Highlights about the road
- The road is blacktopped with bituminous material at an altitude of 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass.
- It is a 52-km long tarmac road through Umlingla Pass.
- Aim: To enhance the socio-economic condition and to promote tourism in Ladakh.
- The road connects the important towns in the Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh.
- It will provide an alternate direct route to connectChisumle and Demchok from Leh.
Famous passes in Ladakh
- Khardung La, Chang La, Taglang La, Fotu La, Lachulung La, Namika La, Zoji La and Baralacha La.
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About Border Road Organization
- This is a road construction executive force in India.
- The BRO was formed in 1960 to secure India's borders and to develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeast states.
- BRO develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
- In a bid to boost border connectivity, BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
Vision
BRO is committed to meet the strategic needs of the armed force. It plays a role in socio-economic development by its large-scale contribution toinfrastructure development.
Mission
- To support the armed forces
- To achieve international levels of quality excellence and time consciousness
- Optimize potential and expertise
- To attain leadership in the development, adoption, assimilation, and use of state-of-the-art technology.
- To help enrich the quality of life of the community and ensure all-around growth.
Role of the BRO
In Peace
- Develop & Maintain Operational Road Infrastructure of General Staff in the Border Areas.
- Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of Border States.
In War
- To Develop & Maintain Roads to Keep Line of Control
- To Execute Additional Tasks as laid down by the Govtwhich contribute to the War Effort.
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