Question.
What is the significance of the border roads?
( Chapter - 7 Lifelines of the National Economy, Cass X NCERT Contemporary India -II )
Answer.
The Border Roads Organization in India was established in 1960 for the development of border roads. The Border Roads Organization is a Government of India undertaking primarily the construction and maintenance of border roads for the northern and northeastern border areas.
The following are the significance of the border roads:
Border roads are very significant for national security as it provides strategic connectivity in border areas by quick transportation of defense personnel and defense equipment.
Border roads are important for the development of border areas. Border roads provide access to difficult areas and help in the development of health care, education, and other economies in border areas.
Border roads promote tourism in border areas.
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