Part - 2 CH - 7 Transport And Communication — Geography STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceGeographyPart - 2 CH - 7 Transport And Communication2 Marks
Question
Explain the functions of Border Roads Organisation.
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Answer
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established in May, 1960. Functions:
It aimed at accelerating economic development and strengthening defence preparedness through rapid and coordinated improvement of strategically important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary of the country.
Border Road Organisation has completed over 40,450 km of roads by March, 2005.
Apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas, the BRO also undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas.
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