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BRO conducts final break through blast of Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Posted By
    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Science & Technology
  • Published
    21st May, 2022

Context

Border Road Organisation (BRO) conducted a final “break through blast” to mark the successful completion of excavation work of the Nechiphu Tunnel, in Arunachal Pradesh.

About

  • The 450m-long tunnel, which will bypass the existing road, will be D-shaped and comprise two lanes of 3.5m width each.
  • Another 1.8 km-long tunnel is also being constructed on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) road and both will reduce distance to the area bordering China by 10km.
  • It will be constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
    • It is constructed under Project Vartak of BRO.
  • It is an all-weather tunnel.
  • It will reduce the travel distance of military vehicles transiting towards the Indo-China border by 6 km. 
    • Also, it will reduce the travel time by 20 minutes.
  • The tunnel is located at an altitude of 5,600 feet.
  • The tunnel allows movement of all types of military vehicles including the artillery.
  • The tunnel provides a safe route to the citizens as the region is often foggy and is prone to landslides
  • Auto illumination features are to be installed in the tunnel. Also, there are two raised footpaths on either side. This helps in pedestrian movement.
  • The Nechiphu is one of the 19 tunnels that are under construction along the international borders shared by India with China and Pakistan.

About Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

  • This is a road construction executive force in India.
  • The BRO was formed in 1960 to secure India's borders and to develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeast states.
  • BRO develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighboring countries. 
  • In a bid to boost border connectivity, BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.

Role of the BRO

  • In Peace
    • Develop & Maintain Operational Road Infrastructure of General Staff in the Border Areas.
    • Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of Border States.
  • In War
    • To Develop & Maintain Roads to Keep Line of Control 
    • To Execute Additional Tasks as laid down by the Govtwhich contribute to the War Effort. 

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