BRO’s Project Vijayak marks 15 years with Rs. 1,200-cr expansion plan in Ladakh
New Delhi. Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 15th Raising Day in Kargil on September 21, unveiling infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 1,200 crore as it begins its 16th year of operations in Ladakh.
Since its inception in 2010, Project Vijayak has played a critical role in strengthening road and bridge connectivity across the union territory’s remote valleys and forward areas. Over the past 15 years, it has constructed and maintained more than 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges, while supporting both civilian development and the operational requirements of the armed forces.
The unit achieved a major milestone earlier this year by reopening the strategic Zojila Pass within just 31 days of its winter closure in April – an unprecedented feat in high-altitude terrain.
The Raising Day celebrations included a Sainik Sammelan, cultural programmes, prayers at a temple and gurdwara, and the inauguration of the Vijayak Memorial in honour of personnel who laid down their lives in service. Troops, families, and locals also participated in a bike rally to the Drass War Memorial, painting competitions on Ladakhi culture, and community gatherings such as the Pagal Gymkhana and Barakhana.
BRO officials highlighted that Project Vijayak has also prioritised the welfare of Casual Paid Labourers – the backbone of its field operations – through welfare measures like insulated shelters, better sanitation, protective clothing, and regular health camps.
Looking ahead, the Rs. 1,200-crore expansion plan includes widening key roadways, constructing tunnels and bridges, and introducing modern engineering solutions such as geotextiles, advanced surfacing, slope stabilisation, digital monitoring, and eco-friendly construction techniques.
As it enters its 16th year, Project Vijayak continues to serve as a lifeline for both the armed forces and the people of Ladakh, embodying BRO’s motto of building connectivity in the nation’s most challenging frontiers.
