Border Roads Organisation conducts large-scale health drive for over 4,000 labourers in remote Tawang

In a significant welfare initiative, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched a comprehensive health check-up campaign for labourers engaged in road construction across the high-altitude and remote regions of Arunachal Pradesh.

The 763 Border Roads Task Force, operating under Project Vartak, is overseeing the drive, which covers more than 4,000 workers contributing to critical infrastructure in Tawang district. Mobile medical teams have been dispatched to far-flung sites including Damteng, Yangtse, Sungetsar, and Klemta, conducting on-site examinations and digitally recording health data through Google Forms for consistent monitoring and follow-up care.

Medical assessments include checks of height, weight, eyesight, hearing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, essential for early detection of ailments common in high-altitude environments. The initiative is particularly notable as it extends beyond construction work, reflecting BRO’s commitment to the well-being of labourers who endure extreme weather and challenging terrain to build strategic connectivity in border areas.

Local residents have praised the effort. “BRO not only builds roads here, they take care of the people who make it possible,” said Tsering Wangchu, a village head near Yangtse. Another villager added, “Such medical drives mean a lot for our community working far from towns. We are thankful to BRO and Project Vartak.”

Project Vartak, established in the early 1960s, plays a pivotal role in connecting Arunachal Pradesh’s remote frontier regions. Its work combines strategic defence infrastructure with civilian welfare, ensuring that roads, tunnels, and bridges support both military logistics and socio-economic development. Initiatives like this healthcare drive underscore the broader message of India’s border development approach: strengthening security while uplifting local communities.

Earlier, on November 3, Arunachal CM Pema Khandu met BRO officials at the Sela Tunnel during his visit to Tawang. Praising their efforts, Khandu said, “It is remarkable to see BRO not only connecting places but also transforming lives through their dedicated service in these challenging terrains. Salute to their unwavering commitment.”

Through Project Vartak, the BRO continues to reinforce strategic presence, human-centric development, and trust with local communities, highlighting India’s vision of inclusive growth and sustainable border development.