Project DANTAK

Category: Defence / Infrastructure / India-Bhutan Relations

Notes

  • Project DANTAK is a major project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

  • It was established in April 1961.

  • Its original purpose was to construct roads and infrastructure in Bhutan.

  • It has contributed substantially to Bhutan's socio-economic and strategic connectivity.

  • DANTAK has constructed around 1,650 km of black-topped roads, 115 km of tracks and numerous bridges in Bhutan.

  • It also played a role in construction of infrastructure at Paro Airport.

Key Pointers

  • Organisation: BRO

  • Country: Bhutan

  • Established: 1961

  • Importance: Connectivity + strategic infrastructure

  • Exam link: India-Bhutan relations, Himalayan infrastructure