Why in News?

Project Vijayak, a crucial part of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), celebrated its 15th Raising Day on September 21, 2025, in Kargil, Ladakh. The event marked a milestone in its dedicated service of building and maintaining strategic infrastructure in some of the world's most challenging terrains.

Key Points

• Raised in 2010, the project is named after "Operation Vijay," the 1999 Kargil War operation.
• Since its inception, it has constructed and maintained over 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges in Ladakh.
• A key achievement this year was the record reopening of the strategic Zojila Pass in just 31 days.
• Project Vijayak has announced a new infrastructure plan worth over $144 million ($1200 crore) for new roads, bridges, and tunnels.
• The project is vital for enhancing the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces and improving connectivity for local communities.

Important Terms

• Project Vijayak: A Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project responsible for developing and maintaining road infrastructure in the Kargil and Zanskar regions of Ladakh.
• Border Roads Organisation (BRO): A statutory body under the Indian Ministry of Defence that builds and maintains road networks in India's border areas.
• Zojila Pass: A high mountain pass in the Kargil district, which serves as a crucial link between the Union Territory of Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley.