Defence Minster Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was carrying out 1,000 road and infrastructure projects, including new construction, upgrade and maintenance, as part of its five-year plan.Chairing a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, Singh informed the members that these projects were aimed at strengthening border connectivity. He said all-weather connectivity was being ensured even in remote and high-altitude regions, thereby strengthening the operational mobility and defence preparedness.Deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, infrastructure development and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security and operational preparedness.Underscoring the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, the minster told the committee that BRO was fostering an ecosystem in the encompassing national security, development, and connectivity. He acknowledged the BRO’s efforts towards enhancing connectivity in the North-Eastern region and in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, contributing to security and regional development.“The BRO has facilitated the mobility of defence forces and worked towards bringing a positive transformation in the lives of the residents,” he said.The BRO has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 kilometres, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities, he added.The committee was informed that BRO was rapidly adopting modern construction techniques by making best use of technologies such as high-altitude equipment, modular bridges and precast technologies. “The BRO has enhanced both the quality and the pace of its work. This demonstrates that we are building future-ready infrastructure,” he said.A comprehensive overview of the BRO including its role, key achievements, challenges faced in difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions was provided by Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh. The committee was informed how border infrastructure development improved operational preparedness and accelerated socio-economic growth of border areas contributing towards the national vision of developed India by 2047.Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary Defence Production Sanjeev Kumar and Secretary Ex-servicemen Welfare Sukriti Likhi were also present in the meeting.