India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh states border infrastructure remains indispensable in technology-driven warfare

Key facts

• India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that border infrastructure will remain indispensable in technology-driven future warfare.
• He stated that ports, airfields, roads, and tunnels will continue to play an indispensable role even as advanced weapons are inducted.
• Singh made the remarks at the Strategic Infrastructure Conclave hosted by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• He described the BRO as a frontline organisation in adopting latest technologies, including tunnelling technology.
• The BRO Director General Lt Gen Harpal Singh emphasised that the organisation is undertaking a transformation driven by technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Singh launched two digital platforms for project management and recruitment as part of the BRO's digital transformation.
• He also released three flagship BRO publications: 'Path Pradarshak', 'Oonchi Sadken', and 'Path Vikas'.