Consider the following statements regarding Project BRAHMANK and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO): I.Project BRAHMANK, established in 2011 under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), develops and maintains strategic roads, bridges, and helipads across frontier districts of Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam, thereby strengthening military logistics and regional connectivity. II.The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) functions under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and its primary mandate is the construction of national highways for civilian transportation, while strategic border infrastructure is handled by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is Option 1 In News Project BRAHMANK celebrated its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026 at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh. Key Points Project BRAHMANK was established in June 2011 under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and became operational in December 2011. It is responsible for the construction and maintenance of strategic roads, bridges, helipads, and other border infrastructure across several frontier districts of Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam, enhancing both defence preparedness and regional connectivity. Hence, Statement I is correct. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) functions under the Ministry of Defence, not the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Its primary mandate is the development and maintenance of strategic border infrastructure in remote and difficult terrain. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for the development of National Highways, but it does not handle strategic border infrastructure assigned to the BRO. Hence, Statement II is incorrect. Additional Information The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established in 1960 to develop and maintain strategic road infrastructure in India's border areas. The Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) provides policy direction and oversight for the functioning of the BRO under the Ministry of Defence. Besides road construction, the BRO also builds bridges, tunnels, airfields, and helipads, and frequently acts as a first responder during natural disasters in remote regions. Other major BRO projects include Project Vartak (Assam), Project Beacon (Jammu & Kashmir), Project Himank (Ladakh), and Project Arunank (Arunachal Pradesh), each responsible for strategic infrastructure in designated regions.