NewzVille Desk
Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day on April 24, 2026, at Thimphu, Bhutan. The day marks 65 years of dedicated service in the Kingdom since its establishment in April 1961.
Reaffirming the enduring commitment towards strengthening the partnership between India and Bhutan, the Raising Day celebrations are being marked by a series of events reflecting both professional excellence and community engagement.
These include an inter-school quiz competition held in Thimpu, felicitation of distinguished personnel and a solemn tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
From constructing Bhutan’s first motorable road to developing critical national infrastructure, Project DANTAK has evolved into a cornerstone of connectivity and development across the country and played a pivotal role in Bhutan’s socio-economic transformation.
Under this Project, over 1,500 km of road has been constructed, including the strategically vital East–West Highway connecting Trashigang to Thimphu. It has been instrumental in building the Phuentsholing–Thimphu Highway, the Paro International Airport and the Yongphula Airport.
It has also contributed extensively to the development of bridges, hydropower infrastructure, telecommunications networks, hospitals, schools and other vital institutional facilities across Bhutan.
