The Border Road Organisation (BRO), along with the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and the National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC), has commenced the third phase of the India-China Border Roads project in eastern Ladakh. This project aims to enhance the road network and facilitate the movement of security forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. The ongoing Phase II of the project has already resulted in the construction of all-weather roads that have facilitated faster movement of security forces along the LAC.

The India-China Border Roads (ICBR) project is a response to Chinese infrastructure development along the borderlands with India. It involves the construction of a network of roads along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. The project is being implemented in multiple phases, with Phase I (ICBR-I) approved in 2005 and Phase II (ICBR-II) approved in 2020. The third phase (ICBR-III) is currently being considered, with a proposal to build 37 more roads along the India-China border.

The construction of these roads is crucial for enhancing connectivity and mobility in the border areas, as well as for strengthening India's infrastructure in response to Chinese developments on the other side of the border. The completion of these roads will facilitate the movement of troops, equipment, and civilians, and contribute to the overall security and development of the region.

It is important to note that the construction of these roads has faced various challenges, including bureaucratic hurdles, delays in clearances, manpower shortages, and environmental factors. However, efforts are being made to expedite the work and overcome these obstacles.

The India-China border stretches for 3,488 kilometers across Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. The construction of these border roads aims to enhance connectivity and infrastructure development in these regions.

Overall, the India-China Border Roads Project, led by the Border Road Organisation, is a significant initiative to improve road connectivity and security along the India-China border. The ongoing Phase III of the project in eastern Ladakh is expected to further enhance the road network and facilitate the movement of security forces in the region.

Agencies