Border Roads Organization comes under which one of the following minis

Border Roads Organization comes under which one of the following ministries of the Government of India ?

Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Defence
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is a statutory body operating under the ownership of the Ministry of Defence.
BRO is responsible for road construction and maintenance in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
While BRO primarily serves the armed forces’ strategic needs, it also contributes significantly to the socio-economic development of border regions. It was formed in 1960 and plays a crucial role in improving infrastructure in difficult terrains along India’s frontiers.