Manohar Parrikar asks Border Roads Organisation to incorporate latest technologies

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today asked the Border Roads Organisation ( BRO) to incorporate latest technologies to solve challenges and enhancing the pace of construction of roads, bridges and tunnels in the inaccessible and far-flung border areas.

Parrikar said construction materials which behave normal in plain areas may not be conducive in the extreme cold climate of high altitude areas.

He stressed the need for the application of nanotechnology which will be of great use in soil stabilisation, being a pre-requisite for construction of roads and tunnels in such areas.

He was addressing the inaugural function of a two-day 'International Seminar on New Construction Materials Techniques and Design in Bridge, Tunnel and Road Construction Suitable for Infrastructure Development in Inaccessible Border Area' here.

Parrikar appreciated the efforts of BRO for introduction of latest technologies for improving the efficacy and pace of construction in the various projects undertaken by the organisation, a statement by the Defence Ministry said.

The seminar is being organised by BRO in partnership with Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, Delhi State Centre (IIBE, DSC) and in collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, National Highways Authority of India, Central Public Works Department and Ministry of Railways.

Speaking on the occasion the Director General Border Roads Lt Gen RM Mittal said road construction has become very vital in infrastructure development of the country.

He said for enhancing its efficacy the BRO has not only imparted training to its officers in India and abroad to hone their skills, but also has introduced new technologies in the construction of roads, bridges and tunnels in the recent months.