Rajnath Singh inaugurates 12 strategic roads to boost border infrastructure

Rajnath Singh inaugurated 12 border roads and said they hold "strategic and socio-economic importance" as they will strengthen national security as well as promote development of the Northeastern states.

Enhancing road infrastructure is key to ensuring connectivity in border areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday while inaugurating 12 border roads. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh at the inaugural ceremony of road projects constructed by Border Road Organisation. The programme was held in Assam. pic.twitter.com/jqbNjtnNtc He said the roads that were being inaugurated hold "strategic and socio-economic importance" as they will play an important role in strengthening national security as well as promoting development of the Northeastern states. "These roads will be helpful in fulfilling the needs of our armed forces and transporting essentials like medicines and ration to remote areas," Rajnath Singh said.