On October 01, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Swastik celebrated its 65th Raising Day. Since its establishment in 1960, Project Swastik has constructed and maintained over 1,412 km of roads and 80 major bridges in Sikkim. In the last decade, it has completed more than 350 km of roads, 26 bridges and one tunnel. Infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1,152.66 crore have been planned, including the construction of the Western Sikkim Highway, NH 310A, and NH 310AG. These projects aim to improve road connectivity, facilitate faster mobilisation of Armed Forces, and incorporate advanced technologies. Director General BRO Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan lauded the unwavering dedication of BRO. Release ID: 2173625. Posted On: 01 OCT 2025 4:39PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Project Swastik: A Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project focused on service, resilience, and engineering excellence in Sikkim.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO): The organization responsible for Project Swastik and the construction/maintenance of roads in challenging terrains.
Sikkim: The state where Project Swastik is implemented and where the Western Sikkim Highway is being constructed.
NH 310A: A national highway in Sikkim that is part of the infrastructure projects.
NH 310AG: A national highway in Sikkim that is part of the infrastructure projects.
Ministry of Defence
BRO Project Swastik Marks 65 Years of Service,
Resilience, and Engineering Excellence in Sikkim
Construction of Western Sikkim Highway, NH 310A,
NH 310AG & other projects planned at a total cost of
Rs. 1,152.66 crore
Posted On: 01 OCT 2025 4:39PM by PIB Delhi
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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Swastik celebrated its 65 Raising Day on October 01, 2025,
commemorating decades of unwavering service, resilience, and engineering excellence in Sikkim’s
challenging high-altitude terrain. Since its establishment in 1960, Project Swastik has constructed and
maintained over 1,412 km of roads and 80 major bridges.
In the last decade alone, the project completed more than 350 km of roads, 26 bridges and one tunnel ensuring
year-round connectivity to remote valleys and forward areas while supporting the operational requirements of
the Armed Forces. The Project has also successfully overcome natural disasters such as Glacial Lake Outburst
Floods (GLOFs), cloudbursts, and floods in the Teesta River.
The celebrations commenced with a wreath-laying at the Swastik Memorial, followed by a Sainik Sammelan,
Barakhana, cultural programs, and a vibrant Swastik Mela, fostering camaraderie among officers, personnel,
and their families. The inauguration of the renovated Unit Regimental Canteen and prayers at the Sarv
Dharam Sthal added to the occasion’s solemnity and spirit of unity.
In line with its commitment to the welfare of its workforce, Project Swastik launched new initiatives for
Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs), including upgraded habitats, provision of protective gear, and health camps.
These measures reaffirm BRO’s dedication to ensuring the well-being of the personnel who form the
backbone of its operations.
BRO has planned infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1,152.66 crore, including the construction of the Western
Sikkim Highway, NH 310A, and NH 310AG. These projects aim to further improve road connectivity,
facilitate faster mobilisation of Armed Forces, and incorporate advanced technologies such as geotextiles,
slope stabilisation, avalanche mitigation, and eco-friendly construction methods to enhance resilience and
reduce maintenance costs.
On this occasion, Director General BRO Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan lauded the unwavering dedication of BRO
and urged continued commitment to their mission of building a stronger, more connected nation.
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(Release ID: 2173625)