ADG, BR (East) reviews restoration efforts in landslide-hit North Sikkim

In a strong demonstration of leadership and commitment, Additional Director General Border Roads (East), Jitendra Prasad, VSM, visited the landslide-affected area at Taramchu in North Sikkim, one of the most challenging and fragile terrains in the region.

Amidst difficult conditions where road connectivity serves as a critical lifeline, Jitendra Prasad personally assessed the ground situation and interacted with Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel deployed at the site.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the troops, he reviewed the ongoing restoration efforts and issued clear directions for expediting fresh works to ensure early reopening of the route.

During the visit, the ADG, BR (East) carried out a detailed inspection of the progress of works and emphasised the organisation’s unwavering commitment towards restoring and strengthening connectivity in the region. He reiterated that in such remote and sensitive areas, roads are not merely infrastructure but are vital for survival, development and maintaining the crucial link between border communities and the rest of the nation. The visit served as a morale booster for the personnel on ground, reaffirming BRO’s ethos of leading from the front and its steadfast dedication to nation-building in the most demanding environments.