Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 125 Border Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹5,000 Crore

India Unveils 125 New Border Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Security and Connectivity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 125 major border infrastructure projects , giving a significant boost to India’s strategic preparedness and regional development. Built at a combined cost of ₹5,000 crore , the projects were launched virtually from the site of the newly completed 920-metre Shyok tunnel in Ladakh — a crucial link on the Darbuk–Shyok–DBO Road.

Strategic Connectivity Across Nine Frontier Regions

The infrastructure package spans nine states and Union Territories , including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram. The rollout includes 28 new roads, 93 bridges and four additional support structures , designed to ensure seamless troop mobility and year-round access to remote border communities.

The minister stressed that faster deployment capability, better supply chain movement and reliable connectivity in high-altitude zones significantly reduce operational risk for the armed forces.

Socio-Economic Boost for Remote Areas

Beyond military advantages, the upgraded infrastructure is expected to unlock economic potential in far-flung regions. Improved roads and tunnels will help expand tourism, generate jobs, ease market access and strengthen emergency response systems. Singh highlighted that integrating border populations with the national development agenda remains a core priority.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Total projects inaugurated: 125 , costing ₹5,000 crore

• Key project: Shyok Tunnel (920 m) on DS-DBO Road

• Includes 28 roads , 93 bridges , 4 facilities

• Executed by: Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

• Across 9 border states and UTs

Operation Sindoor: Connectivity as a Force Multiplier

Referring to Operation Sindoor , executed after the Pahalgam terror attack, Singh stated that robust border infrastructure enabled swift logistics flow and sustained communications. The success of the mission, he noted, reflects how modern connectivity directly enhances operational efficiency and national security.