Ratan Luwang, Freelance Journalist North East Region
Jang, Arunachal Pradesh: Surmounting vagaries of nature, treacherous terrain, and a limited working window, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is carrying out a crucial infrastructure project in the far-flung Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The 90 Road Construction Company (RCC) of the 42 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), operating under Project Vartak, is constructing the Sela–Chabrela–BJ Gompa road, a key route that will provide an alternative axis to the remote border district of Tawang. The road is being built at an altitude of approximately 14,000 feet, in a region known for heavy rainfall, snowfall, and low oxygen levels.
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Despite these harsh conditions, BRO personnel are working with resilience and determination to ensure timely completion of the road, which is expected to serve both military and socio-economic purposes.
“The Sela–Chabrela–BJ Gompa road is of immense importance not only for ensuring reliable movement of armed forces and but also for boosting connectivity and tourism in the region,” a BRO official said.
The road, once completed, will strengthen India’s defence infrastructure. At the same time, it is poised to enhance local livelihoods by attracting tourism to the region, which is rich in natural beauty, monasteries, and cultural heritage.
Local residents and administrative officials have welcomed the project, acknowledging the BRO’s efforts to integrate remote border villages into the mainstream. The road is expected to open up new economic opportunities for the region by making it more accessible to visitors, adventure enthusiasts, and traders.
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Working in extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain has not deterred the 90 RCC teams. Their relentless efforts underscore BRO’s commitment to nation-building under adversity, particularly in areas that are critical to both national security and regional development.
The BRO has long been a backbone of infrastructure development in India’s border areas, and the ongoing work in Tawang is a testament to the organisation’s mission to connect the most remote corners of the country.
