Military Standoff With China Triggers Rush In Himalayan Border Infrastructure: Ex-BRO Chief

Over the past four years, India has been entrenched in a standoff with China along the Himalayan frontier, consuming the focus of its military and national security apparatus. This prolonged engagement has posed fresh challenges to India’s security landscape. However, amidst this backdrop, there has been a notable surge in infrastructure development along the northern border, largely attributed to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Spearheading this effort with remarkable efficiency and strategic acumen has been Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary, the former Director General of BRO. According to Lt Gen Chaudhary (Retd), India is poised to outstrip China in border development within the next 2-4 years, a forecast driven by the government’s proactive stance on border infrastructure enhancement. This strategic foresight, reflected in increased budget allocations, is expected to fuel substantial progress in road networks, bridges, tunnels, and airfields along the borders, positioning India ahead of China in this domain. Chaudhary shared these insights in an exclusive interview with Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief of BharatShakti, shedding light on India’s evolving strategic posture in the region.

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