Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for bolstering the border infrastructure, stating that his government is committed to providing better infrastructure in north-eastern states.Speaking on the inauguration of a strategically-located bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, Singh said the Centre has adopted the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) in view of security of the people residing in the border areas."Infrastructural upgradation is necessary for the security of the North-East and the entire country," he said, adding that the Central government has initiated numerous infrastructure projects in the state.He inaugurated the 200-metre long Sisseri river bridge in Lower Dibang Valley district which connects Dibang Valley to Siang. It would cut down the travel time from Pasighat to Roing by about five hours, according to an official release.The bridge, which connects Tinsukia via Dhola-Sadia bridge, was constructed under the Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation ...
