Brief History

• Chinese intrusion across the Niti and Shipki Pass in Barahoti area of Himalayas during 1962 necessitated the need for creating an alternate route for logistic support in the sector. Project Chetak was thus raised in Jun 1962 for construction of Joshimath-Malari-Rimkim Road. During the Chinese aggression in 1962, Project Chetak provided invaluable support to the Army by constructing roads on the Rishikesh-Joshimath and Tanakpur axis. The famous pilgrimage route from Rishikesh to Badrinath was developed by the Project in Jun 1965. The Tanakpur-Tawaghat road in the Kumaon region facilitates pilgrims to visit Mount Kailash and Holy Lake of Mansarovar in Tibet.

• Project Chetak was re-raised on 03 Apr 1980, with its Headquarters at Bikaner for expanding and improving the road networks and Ditch Cum Bunds in the States of Rajasthan and Punjab. Project Chetak is named after the Legendary and Loyal Horse of the Great Warrior of Mewar, Rana Pratap. Project Chetak has been instrumental in construction of roads in Rajasthan and Punjab, ushering prosperity through connecting remote rural areas along the International Border. Infrastructure created by Project Chetak has enabled speedy mobilization of Defence Forces and has been a vital element in successful implementation of development programs and promotion of economic growth.

• Project Chetak is a unique Project covering more than 3200 Kms of road network and 214 Km of Ditch cum Bunds. This is the largest Project in Border Roads Organisation. It has the distinction of supporting three Field Armies along the Western Front with its jurisdiction spreading across the States of Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. Project Chetak specializes in construction of linear obstacle systems and maintenance of Ditch cum Bunds, which are vital for the defence of India's borders. The Credo of the Project is "Chetak Ka Prayas, Desh Ka Vikas".