On September 21, 2025, Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil, Ladakh. The project, raised in 2010, has built and maintained over 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh. Achievements include the record-setting reopening of the Zojila Pass within 31 days of its winter closure in April 2025. The 15th Raising Day celebrations included a Sainik Sammelan, cultural programs, prayers, the inauguration of the Vijayak Memorial, a bike rally, and community gatherings. Project Vijayak focuses on the welfare of its Casual Paid Labourers, providing insulated shelters, improved sanitation, enhanced protective gear, winter clothing, and health camps. The Rs 1,200 crore plan includes widening roads, constructing tunnels and bridges, and adopting technologies like geotextiles, advanced surfacing, slope stabilisation, digital monitoring, and eco-friendly construction practices. Posted on 21 SEP 2025 12:07PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2169168.
Key Entities Referenced
Border Roads Organisation (BRO): The organization undertaking Project Vijayak.
Project Vijayak: Infrastructure project focused on enhancing connectivity in Ladakh.
Ladakh: The region where Project Vijayak is being implemented.
Kargil: Location within Ladakh where the 15th Raising Day of Project Vijayak was celebrated.
Zojila Pass: Strategic pass in Ladakh, where reopening was done within 31 days of winter closure.
Ministry of Defence
Project Vijayak (BRO) Celebrates 15th Raising Day
in Kargil with Rs 1,200 Crore Infrastructure Push
Posted On: 21 SEP 2025 12:07PM by PIB Delhi
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Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15 Raising Day at Kargil,
Ladakh on September 21, 2025, expanding infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore as it
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enters its 16 year. The milestone occasion marked a journey of service, resilience and engineering
excellence in some of the most challenging terrain in the world. Over the last 15 years, the Project
has built and maintained more than 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh,
including the record-setting reopening of the strategic Zojila Pass within just 31 days of its winter
closure in April 2025, an unprecedented feat in high-altitude connectivity.
Raised in 2010, Project Vijayak was entrusted with the task of linking Ladakh’s remote valleys and
forward areas with the national mainstream while fulfilling operational requirements of the Armed
Forces. Its contributions have not only enhanced operational preparedness but also transformed
connectivity and livelihoods for the people of Ladakh.
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The 15 Raising Day celebrations reflected both tradition and pride. The commemorative events
included a Sainik Sammelan, cultural programmes, prayers at Mandir and Gurudwara, and the
inauguration of the Vijayak Memorial to honour fallen heroes. A bike rally to the Drass War
Memorial, painting competitions on Ladakhi culture, and community gatherings such as the Pagal
Gymkhana and Barakhana brought together troops, families and locals in a spirit of unity.
Project Vijayak has also placed strong focus on welfare of its Casual Paid Labourers, who are the
backbone of its operations. Welfare initiatives such as insulated shelters, improved sanitation,
enhanced protective gear, winter clothing, and regular health camps have been introduced to
ensure safety and well-being.
Looking ahead, the Rs 1,200 crore plan includes widening of key roads, construction of new tunnels
and bridges, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies like geotextiles, advanced surfacing, slope
stabilisation, digital monitoring and eco-friendly construction practices. These initiatives will further
strengthen resilience, sustainability and connectivity in Ladakh’s high-altitude frontiers.
As it enters its 16th year, Project Vijayak continues to stand as a symbol of service and pride, acting
as a lifeline for the Armed Forces and the local population alike, and embodying BRO’s motto of
forging connectivity in the nation’s toughest terrains.
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(Release ID: 2169168)