Defence Ministry approves establishment of wayside amenities-BRO Cafes on 75 border roads in 12 states & UTs

Defence Ministry has approved establishment of wayside amenities – BRO Cafes on 75 border roads in twelve States and Union Territories. These are intended to provide basic amenities and comfort to the tourists and lead to boosting of economic activities in border areas, besides generating employment for the local people. The Ministry said, these wayside amenities will be branded as BRO Cafes.

The BRO has its reach in the remotest border areas and besides addressing strategic needs, it has been instrumental in socio-economic upliftment of the Northern and Eastern borders. The scheme provides for development and operation of wayside amenities in public private partnership mode with agencies, on license basis, which will design, build and operate the facility as per guidelines of BRO. The amenities like parking, restaurant, rest rooms and first aid facilities will be provided.