Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Border Roads Organization breaks gender barriers with women officers in key command roles
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Breaking > Border Roads Organization breaks gender barriers with women officers in key command roles
Breaking

Border Roads Organization breaks gender barriers with women officers in key command roles

ANI
Last updated: March 6, 2024 9:35 am
ANI
Published: March 6, 2024
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

 In a ground-breaking move, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has shattered longstanding gender barriers by appointing women officers to key command positions, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s history.

The shift towards gender inclusivity began two decades ago when a handful of women officers joined BRO, primarily in staff appointments. However, on March 8, 2021, a historic decision by the Director General of Border Roads (DGBR) opened the doors for women officers to take on frontline roles. The move was aligned with the government’s ‘Naari Sashaktikaran’ theme, promoting women’s empowerment.

According to an official release, the first woman officer to break the ground was Vaishali S Hiwase, appointed as the Officer Commanding (OC) of a Road Construction Company (RCC). Taking charge on April 28, 2021, she assumed responsibility for one of the most challenging roads in BRO, connecting Munshiyari to Milam Glacier in Uttarakhand.

Following this success, Obin Taki took command of an RCC in the inhospitable Siang valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Major Aaina Rana led an all-women RCC at Pipalkoti in Chamoli district, overseeing the development of roads up to the Mana pass, the second-highest pass in the country. The RCC performed exceedingly well under her dynamic leadership.

On October 22, 2022, the Prime Minister came to Mana village and laid the foundation stone for the widening of this strategically important road till Mana pass.

In a remarkable achievement, Colonel Navneet Duggal became the first EME officer to command a Field Workshop in the Kashmir valley, providing technical support to road construction activities in a challenging location. Lt Col Snigdha Sharma made history as the first woman officer to head the Legal Cell in BRO, managing over 700 court cases.

Taking the initiative forward, Col Archana Sood assumed command of a Task Force at Zero in Arunachal Pradesh in February 2023, becoming the first woman officer to lead a Task Force in BRO. Col Ponung Doming followed suit, heading a Task Force at Hanle, Ladakh, tasked with strategic BRO projects, including the construction of the world’s highest road at 19,400 feet in the Chumar sector.

BRO firmly believes that women are integral to the nation-building process, promoting a multi-faceted approach to women empowerment. The organization emphasizes diverse employment roles, a gender-neutral environment, access to healthcare, adventure opportunities, and holistic development. (ANI)

Tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over US: Pentagon
DGP J&K decorates Haseeb-Ur-Rehman with DIG rank
DC Kupwara visits victim family of fire incident at Diver Lolab
J&K records 327 cybercrime cases, 178 arrests from 2021-2022
Hoax bomb threats sent to multiple CRPF schools across country

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article DPAP announces G M Saroori as it’s candidate from Udhampur Lok Sabha seat
Next Article Hawal acid attack: Court sentences convict to life imprisonment, fined Rs 40 lakhs
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

SANJY-2025 : Amarnath pilgrims to see best-ever facilities this year: LG Sinha
Top Stories
July 1, 2025
LG launches zero-waste campaign for yatra at Baltal
Top Stories
July 1, 2025
Hi-tech security blanket rolled out for SANJY-2025
Top Stories
July 1, 2025
Buyer-seller meet is about trade, not tourism: CM
Top Stories
July 1, 2025

Recent Posts

  • SANJY-2025 : Amarnath pilgrims to see best-ever facilities this year: LG Sinha
  • LG launches zero-waste campaign for yatra at Baltal
  • Hi-tech security blanket rolled out for SANJY-2025
  • Buyer-seller meet is about trade, not tourism: CM
  • DGP J&K chairs joint security review meeting ahead of yatra

Recent Comments

  1. Shah on Relief for Employees: J&K Bank Fixes EMI-Credit Mismatch, says JK Bank Chairman
  2. Latif khan on Why Kashmir needs Stronger Private Healthcare and Health Insurance
  3. Sameer farooq mir on Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir
  4. Captain Vikrama on CM Omar Abdullah hails historic feat as three Kashmiri Girls crack IIT-JEE Advanced
  5. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?