DGBR reviews progress of critical roads in border areas

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New Delhi : Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh reviewed the progress of works of operationally critical roads in the Area of Responsibility of Project Arunank from November 20 to 21, 2018. The DGBR carried out inspection of Road TCC – Taksing & TCC-Bidak. The General officer was accompanied by CE (P) Arunank Brig RS Rawal during the inspection of sector. While expressing general satisfaction over the works, the DG stressed that the quality of work should be of highest standard.

The DGBR travelled by road from Taksing to Gelensiniak-Bidak and arrived at Limeking. Enroute the General officer inspected the ongoing road construction and took stock of plan of Bailey Bridges on various Nallahs and rivers for fair weather connectivity to Taksing and Bidak. Lt Gen Harpal Singh was convinced about the difficulty of terrain, unpredictable weather and the constraints of local resources in the region which posed huge challenge to BRO in timely completion of the roads.

Lt Gen Harpal Singh carried out the inspection of Hapoli- Sarli-Huri Road on November 21, 2018. He expressed his satisfaction at the pace of progress and directed that the PDC for connectivity should be met at all costs. He complimented them for their dedication in working in extremely remote area in tough terrain conditions and persistent inclement weather. The General officer called on the Governor and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and apprised them of the status of road works in the state, according to a PIB release.