Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in April 2026. The project plays a key role in developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in western India, especially near border areas. It supports military logistics, connectivity, and socio-economic development in remote regions. The event highlighted BRO’s contribution to national security, infrastructure development, and regional growth in challenging desert terrains.
BRO’s Project Chetak celebrated its 47th Raising Day in April 2026 at Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project was established in 1979 and is a part of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which works under the Ministry of Defence.
Project Chetak is responsible for building and maintaining roads and infrastructure in western India, especially in Rajasthan near the India-Pakistan border. These areas have difficult desert conditions, including extreme temperatures and shifting sand dunes.
The main aim of the project is to ensure smooth movement of armed forces, equipment, and supplies. It also helps improve connectivity in remote villages, supporting economic development.
BRO has played an important role in strategic infrastructure across India, including border areas in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It contributes to national security by enabling faster troop movement.
Events like the Raising Day highlight the achievements of BRO and its role in strengthening defence infrastructure.
1. Project Chetak is associated with which organisation?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) BRO
D) NHAI
Answer: C
2. BRO works under which ministry?
A) Home Ministry
B) Defence Ministry
C) Transport Ministry
D) Finance Ministry
Answer: B
3. Project Chetak mainly operates in which state?
A) Punjab
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
Answer: C
4. BRO’s main function is:
A) Space research
B) Road construction in strategic areas
C) Banking services
D) Agriculture development
Answer: B
5. BRO’s motto ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’ means:
A) Unity is strength
B) Service before self
C) Everything is achievable through hard work
D) Knowledge is power
Answer: C
1. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) primarily deals with:
Answer: Construction of strategic roads in border areas
2. Which ministry controls BRO?
Answer: Ministry of Defence
Students often confuse BRO with NHAI.
BRO builds strategic border roads, while NHAI manages national highways.
Focus on organisation + ministry + function + region of operation for questions.