Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, PVSM, VSM, Director General Border Roads (DGBR), is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from 28 July to 02 August 2025. The visit underscores the enduring commitment of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) towards further strengthening the close and time-tested ties of friendship and cooperation between India and Bhutan, particularly in the domain of infrastructure development.
National Defence Bureau
New Delhi, 30 July 2025
During his visit, the DGBR reviewed the progress of ongoing and planned road infrastructure projects being undertaken by Project Dantak. Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan was granted audience by the King His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who praised Project Dantak’s efforts in infrastructure development in Bhutan. DGBR also called on Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay, who acknowledged Project Dantak and BRO’s invaluable contributions as a cornerstone of India – Bhutan cooperation. He thanked the Director General for Project Dantak’s continued efforts in developing infrastructure that supports Bhutan’s broader socio-economic growth and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this longstanding partnership. Lt Gen Srinivasan is scheduled to visit key road stretches and important infrastructure works across Bhutan. He will interact with Project Dantak personnel and hold discussions with senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan to explore areas of mutual interest and cooperation.
A key highlight of the visit will be the inauguration of the upgraded Confluence – Haa Road on 01 Aug 2025 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan. Executed by Project Dantak of the Border Roads Organization, this critical road stretch from Wanakha to Haa has been upgraded to Primary National Highway standards. The new alignment features five newly constructed bridges, improved road geometry, and enhanced safety measures, ensuring better all-weather connectivity to the scenic Haa Valley. The project, completed at a cost of 254 Crore, is a significant boost to regional development, tourism, and military logistics.
Project DANTAK, since its inception in 1960, has played a pivotal role in Bhutan’s socio-economic transformation. From constructing the Phuentsholing – Thimphu Highway in the 1960s to building critical infrastructure such as the Paro International Airport, Dewathang Hospital, the India House Estate, Sherubtse College, Bhutan Braodacasting Services Station and several others, the Project has made an enduring contribution. In recent years, it has delivered numerous major infrastructure assets, including the Takhti Bridge, the modular steel bridges on the Confluence – Haa and Nganglam – Dewathang roads, and upgrades to the Darranga – Trashigang and Khothakpa – Tshobaley roads, primarily in East Bhutan.
Currently, Project DANTAK is engaged in the construction and improvement of several key roads across Western and Eastern Bhutan. Notable projects include Kothakpa – Tshobaley, Nganglam – Panbang, Dewathang – Samdrupcholing and Samrang – Jomotsangkha roads.
Project DANTAK has played a transformative role in Bhutan’s road infrastructure for over six decades, with several landmark roads, bridges, airfields, and public infrastructure being a part of its legacy. The ongoing projects continue to focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, in line with Bhutan’s developmental aspirations and environmental values. Lt Gen Srinivasan’s visit is expected to further deepen the institutional bonds between Project DANTAK and the Bhutanese authorities, and serve as a catalyst for future cooperation in infrastructure development.
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