March 21, 2002

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CONSTRUCTION OF BORDER ROADS

    Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have been entrusted with construction of 1645 Km of roads along Indo Bangladesh Border by Ministry of Home Affairs. 755 Kms of roads have been completed so far. The remaining roads are planned for completion by 2007. A total sum of Rs.318.86 crores has been sanctioned for the purpose so far. This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri K.P. Singh Deo in Lok Sabha today.