BRO’s project Vijayak marks 15th Raising Day in Kargil
Kargil, Sep 21: Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 15th Raising Day in Kargil on Sunday, announcing new infrastructure works worth over Rs 1200 crore as it steps into its 16th year of operations in Ladakh.
Since its inception in 2010, Project Vijayak has been tasked with connecting Ladakh’s remote valleys and forward areas to the national mainstream while meeting the operational needs of the Armed Forces.
Over 15 years, it has constructed and maintained more than 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges in some of the world’s toughest terrain. Its record-setting reopening of the strategic Zojila Pass in April 2025, within just 31 days of its winter closure, was hailed as a breakthrough in high-altitude connectivity.
The Raising Day celebrations combined tradition with tribute. Events included a Sainik Sammelan, prayers at the Mandir and Gurudwara, cultural programmes, and the inauguration of the Vijayak Memorial in honour of 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 underscored the bond between troops, families, and locals.
Acknowledging the contributions of its Casual Paid Labourers, the backbone of operations, Project Vijayak has introduced welfare initiatives ranging from insulated shelters and protective gear to winter clothing, sanitation upgrades, and health camps. Looking forward, the ₹1,200-crore expansion plan will focus on widening key roads, building new tunnels and bridges, and deploying advanced technologies such as geotextiles, slope stabilisation systems, digital monitoring, and eco-friendly construction practices. Officials said these measures will enhance resilience and sustainability in Ladakh’s frontier regions, further strengthening connectivity for both the Armed Forces and local communities. As it enters its 16th year, Project Vijayak continues to embody the BRO’s motto of delivering connectivity in the nation’s most challenging terrains – a lifeline for both national defence and civilian life in Ladakh.
