Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Six Strategically Important Bridges In J&K

In a boost to road connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (9 July) inaugurated six strategically important bridges constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the union territory.

Earlier on Tuesday (7 July), Singh held a review meeting with Border Roads Origination (BRO) officials to discuss the improvement of infrastructure near Line of Actual Control with China and Line of Control with Pakistan.

The review meeting took place amid the ongoing border tension with China.

Last month, the government had approved an additional Rs 1,691 crore for highway works by the Border Roads Organisation in Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.