Rajnath asks BRO to ensure faster infrastructure development in border areas
Deccan ChronicleNew Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asked the Border Roads Organisation to develop infrastructure at a faster pace through the use of technology, citing how the Chinese side has increased its presence in the Northern sector by carrying out construction activities in mountainous areas. Singh also said that the development of border areas is a major part of the government's "comprehensive defence strategy", noting that it will bolster the overall security apparatus of the country. The defence minister also complimented the BRO for opening "new doors of security and prosperity" not just in the areas, but for the entire country. "Infrastructure development in border areas is an indicator of the Government's unwavering commitment to building a strong, secure and self-reliant 'New India' as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Singh said. He said border areas have emerged as "new centres of development" and the regions like the Northeast are not only developing themselves but have also become a "gateway" for the all-around progress of the country.
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