BRO's Project Chetak marks 47th Raising Day at Bikaner
Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on 4 April 2026; raised in 1980, it builds and maintains roads in Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat.
Summary
Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on 4 April 2026, the Ministry of Defence said. Raised on 4 April 1980, the project develops and maintains infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat in the western sector. With the motto 'Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas', it is one of BRO's largest projects by area, covering more than 4,000 km of road network and 214 km of Ditch Cum Bund. It maintains key feeder roads towards the International Border, which are being upgraded to National Highway double-lane standards.
Key facts
- Raising Day
- 47th, 4 April 2026, Bikaner
- Raised
- 4 April 1980
- Area
- Rajasthan, Punjab, northern Gujarat (western sector)
- Network
- 4,000+ km roads; 214 km Ditch Cum Bund
- Motto
- Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did BRO's Project Chetak celebrate its 47th Raising Day on 4 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bikaner
The Ministry of Defence said the 47th Raising Day was celebrated at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
In which year was BRO's Project Chetak raised?
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Correct answer: B — 1980
The release says the project was raised on this day (4 April) in 1980.
BRO's Project Chetak develops and maintains infrastructure in which of the following areas?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat
The Ministry of Defence said the project serves Rajasthan, Punjab and northern parts of Gujarat in the western sector.