On May 4, 2026, Project Deepak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under the Ministry of Defence, celebrated its 66th Raising Day in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1961, Project Deepak is one of the oldest BRO projects, tasked with the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the strategically vital Western Himalayas.
**Operational Scope and Infrastructure**
The project’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) spans the key Himachal Pradesh districts of Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti. It is entrusted with a road network exceeding 1,100 km, comprising high-altitude and border roads. Significant infrastructure achievements include:
* The construction and maintenance of the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road.
* Development of key stretches along the Manali-Leh axis.
* Maintenance of vital communication lines to support the operational readiness and defence preparedness of the Indian armed forces.
**Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance**
In addition to strategic construction, Project Deepak provides essential humanitarian aid and disaster response in challenging terrains. Notable recent operations include:
* **May 2023:** Rescue of approximately 300 stranded motorists at Baralachala Pass.
* **July 2023:** High-altitude evacuation of over 250 civilians from Chandrataal.
**Administrative Details**
* **Event Date:** May 04, 2026
* **Establishment Year:** 1961
* **Release ID:** 2257901
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi / Ministry of Defence
* **Visitor Counter:** 287 (at time of release)
Key Entities Referenced
Project Deepak: One of the oldest projects of the Border Roads Organisation, responsible for developing and maintaining critical road infrastructure and strategic networks in the Western Himalayas.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO): The primary executing agency under the Ministry of Defence responsible for constructing and maintaining strategic roads in India's border areas.
Himachal Pradesh: The central location of applicability for Project Deepak, covering key districts including Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti.
Ministry of Defence: The primary governing ministry overseeing the operations of the Border Roads Organisation and its infrastructure projects.
Ministry of Defence
BRO’s Project Deepak celebrates its 66th Raising
Day
Posted On: 04 MAY 2026 7:14PM by PIB Delhi
Project Deepak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrates its 66th Raising Day on May 04, 2026 at
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, marking over six decades of dedicated service in the strategically vital regions
of the Western Himalayas.
Having area of responsibility spanning key districts of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Kinnaur,
Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti, Project Deepak- one of the oldest projects- has also been at the forefront of
developing critical infrastructure such as the historic construction of historic Hindustan-Tibet Road and
key stretches of Manali-Leh axis. The Project has played a vital role in constructing, upgrading and
maintaining strategic road networks, thereby ensuring connectivity to remote border areas and
contributing significantly to national security and regional development.
In addition to infrastructure development, this project has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards
disaster management and humanitarian assistance. Numerous rescue operations, under this project, have
been successfully undertaken during natural calamities. Notably, in May 2023, BRO teams rescued around
300 stranded motorists at Baralachala Pass and in July 2023, over 250 civilians were evacuated from
Chandrataal during a challenging high-altitude rescue mission.
Raised in 1961, the project has been instrumental in executing critical infrastructure works in some of the
most challenging terrains of the country. Entrusted with over 1,100 km of road network including critical
high-altitude and border roads, it played a crucial role in strengthening defence preparedness, by
consistently supporting the defence forces in maintaining vital lines of communication and ensuring
operational readiness in high-altitude areas.
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(Release ID: 2257901) Visitor Counter : 287
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