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 Brief History of Project Vijayak
In the aftermath of the “Kargil War” (OP VIJAY) in 1999, a need was felt to develop an
effective road infrastructure network to meet the strategic needs of the country and to enhance the
speed of growth and development of the Ladakh region. One of the important lessons learnt
during the Kargil War was to improve the operational readiness of Indian Armed Forces and to
ensure their quick deployment close to Line of Control to prevent such unfortunate situations in
future. With this aim in mind, the Government of India decided to set up a new Project of BRO
exclusively to undertake the road construction and development activities in western Ladakh
region including Zanskar Valley. Accordingly, Project Vijayak was raised with its Headquarters at
Kargil and commenced its functioning wef 21 Sep 2010. The complete road sector of this Project
lies in High Altitude Area (HAA) where altitude varies from 9500 ft to 13500 ft above MSL and the
entire area experiences heavy snowfall and sub- zero temperatures for prolonged periods. The
widening/improvement of road Zozila - Kargil - Leh (322 Km) to Double Lane Specifications and
construction of road Nimmu - Padam - Kurgiakh (229 Km) connecting Ladakh region of J&K with
Himachal Pradesh are major tasks entrusted to the Project. At present,work on these roads are
progressing in full swing. In addition, construction & improvement works on Wangla - Fangila -
Sumdo - Photoksar - Yalchung - Niraq (An alternate route to Nimmu - Padam - Darcha) to Cl-9(E)
specifications and road Sanku - Kunnore - Sapila - Mulbek (56.15 Km) to NHIW specifications are
also under progress. An additional task of improvement of road stretches between Zozila and Leh
for induction of heavy military equipment was also entrusted to Project Vijayak and same
completed satisfactorily.
VIJAYAK

762 ACDA
AO 762 BRTF 1441 RSTC
BRTF CMIR
DENTAL UNIT
SIGNAL SECTION
1336 TD
55 RCC 81 RCC 126 RCC CSU

533 SS&TC
1060 Fd Wksp
1601 PNR COY
1654 PNR COY
591 TPTPL
702 MSS
2. BATON HOLDERS
 Shri Anil Kumar 19.07.2010 08.09.2013
 Shri Mohan Lal, VSM 09.09.2013 22.10.2015
 Shri A K Dikshit 23.10.2015 Till Date

Mission
To develop road infrastructure in the unreached areas of western Ladakh region to
meet the strategic needs of the country and to facilitate overall socio-economic development and
growth of Jammu & Kashmir.

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Shaurya Chakra : 01
Govt Commendation Certificate : 03
COAS Commendation : 03
VCOAS Commendation Card : 03
GOC-IN-CC : 01
Commendation card by Sectary National
Disaster management Min. of Home Alliance, GOI : 01
DGBR Commendation : 54

5. Brief Detailsof Major Roads under AOR of Project Vijayak

(a) Agency Wise Roads Under AOR of Project Vijayak

Agency Length of Road (Km)

MORT&H 343.34
MoD 229
GS 841.07
Total Length 1413.42
 (b) Road Zozila – Kargil – Leh (NH-1):
Road Zozila - Kargil - Leh (322 Km), the life
line of this region connecting Kashmir
Valley to Ladakh region is being improved
to NH Double Lane specifications. This has
resulted not only drastic reduction of
travelling time between Zozila and Leh but
also made the travel more comfortable and
pleasant. This road has significant strategic
value and is also very important for civil
administration as it is the main life line of
A COMPLETED SKETCH OF ZOZILA-KARGIL-LEH ROAD
communication for logistic support to troops
and civil population. The road runs along
the bank of Rivers Drass, Suru and Indus.
Considering the extreme climatic and
adverse terrain conditions in the area, the
road is maintained properly by this Project.
The road stretch between Drass and Leh
(283 km) is kept open throughout the year
by carrying out the task of winter Snow
clearance.
A COMPLETED SKETCH OF ZOZILA-KARGIL-LEH ROAD

(c) Road Nimmu – Padam – Darcha: To

REMOVING LOOSE FRACTURED ROCKS: PROJECT VIJAYAK
ROAD NIMU-CHILLING-NIRAQ PADAM-DARCHA
DRILLING IN PROGRESS: PROJECT VIJAYAK ROAD NIMU-
CHILLING-NIRAQ PADAM-DARCHA
ensure all weather connectivity to Leh which
remains cut off from rest of the country during
winter season for almost six months , an
alternate route from Himachal Pradesh ie.
Manali- Darcha - Padam - Nimmu via
Shinkhunla Pass is being developed. This road
is approximately 229 Km in length between
Nimmu and Kurgiakh(AOR of (P) VJK). The
road has been developed for 105.30 Km to Cl-
9 specifications. Due to very poor connectivity
to Padam, located at an altitude of 12,200 ft
above MSL and prevalence of very steep and
vertical hard rock strata, construction of this
road has become a challenging task for the
Project. The road will be fully operational by
year 2025. Meanwhile the works on NHDL
specification is also under progress. An
alternate alignment is also being under taken
to improve connectivity and hasten the pace of
works within next 4-5 years. Development of
this road will provide an additional route to Leh
and thus play a vital role in development and
growth of this remote and land locked region of
the country.
(d) LTPP-I & II Roads: Construction of 3 roads under LTPP-I and 22 roads under LTPP-II
under the GS Roads category have been entrusted with PDsC varying from 2018 to 2024.

FMN CUTTING AT RD SANKU-KANNORE-SAPLA-MULBEK(P) LAYING REINFORCEMENT FOR CULVERT SLAB ON ZERO-

VIJAYAK GOLTERKI ROAD (P) VIJAYAK

Other Important Tasks/Activities Being Undertaken by Project Vijayak

(a) Snow Clearance of Zojila:

Summer Snow clearance operation of
Zojila is one of the most challenging
tasks being undertaken by Project
Vijayak every year. Apart from extreme
cold climate, the troops involved in the
task have to face danger of avalanches,
landslides, snow blindness, frost bites
and chill blains etc. The work requires
highest level of physical fitness, mental SNOW CLEARANCE ON ZOJILA PASS UNDER PROGRESS
robustness and skill. The snow
accumulation at Zojila is about 40-60
feet. With meticulous planning,
comprehensive deployment and
management of resources the stretch of
road from Drass to Gumri across Zojila
on NH-1 is always opened timely. Zojila
was opened for all types of traffic on 25
Apr 2012, 06 April 2013, 28 April 2014,
07 May 2015 and 30 Apr 2016 during the
last five years.
SNOW CLEARANCE ON ZOJILA PASS UNDER PROGRESS
(b) All Weather Operations at Kargil Air Field: The Project also undertakes
continuous and regular maintenance and snow clearance operations to ensure
Kargil Air Field remains functional for air operations by Air Force throughout the
year in all weather conditions. It is an extremely important facility available to troops
and civilian population of Kargil and nearby areas.

c) Damages due to Phuktal Lake and Flash Floods: There had been major
damages on roads due to outburst of Phuktal lake and due to flash flood on Khaltse-
Batalik road. This affected regular works activities of the Project.

INAUGURATION OF DRASS BRIDGE & PHAYANG BRIDGE ON ZOZILA-KARGIL–

LEH(NH-1) ROAD

Drass bridge 35 Mtr span at Km 144.672 and Phayang Bridge 30 Mtr Span at Km 420.10
on Road Zozila-Kargil-Leh (Z-K-L) Road were inaugurated by Lt Gen Suresh Sharma, AVSM,
Director General Border Roads on 02 Sep and 04 Sep 2016 respectively, in the presence of Shri
A K Dikshit, Chief Engineer (P) Vijayak, Col Pankaj Mittal, Commander, HQ 762 BRTF and other
senior GREF/Army Officers, Police and civil Administration Officials.
The 322 Km long Road Z-K-L is being developed to National Highway Double Lane
specifications. The above bridges meet NHDL specifications of bridges and will cater for the future
road communication requirements.
Road Z-K-L will provide higher specification connectivity to traffic approaching from Jammu
and Chandigarh with the dual purpose of strengthening socio-economic growth of the area and
enhancing operational preparedness of the Army.
Lt Gen Suresh Sharma, AVSM, Director General Border Roads, appreciated the constant
efforts of HQ Project Vijayak in meeting various challenges of road development in extreme

INAUGURATION OF DRASS BRIDGE BY INAUGURATION OF PHYANG BRIDGE BY

LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, DGBR LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, DGBR
 VIP VISIT

DGBR VISIT OF PROJECT VIJAYAK – 02 TO 05 SEP 2016

DGBR VISIT AT DRASS WAR MEMORIAL ON 02 SEP 2016 DGBR VISIT AT DRASS WAR MEMORIAL ON 02 SEP 2016

INSPECTION OF B-L-C ROAD BY LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, DGBR INSPECTION OF RE- ALIGNMENT AT MATIYAN ON Z-K-L ROAD BY LT GEN SURESH SHARMA,
AVSM, DGBR (P) VIJAYAK

(P) VIJAYAK

DGBR : TEA WITH TROOPS ON 04 SEP 2016 LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, DGBR RECEIVING MEMENTO
FROM CHIEF ENGINEER (P) VIJAYAK
TREE PLANTATION

TREE PLANTATION BY CHIEF ENGINEER, HQ VIJAYAK ON 17 AUG TREE PLANTATION BY TROOPS, HQ VIJAYAK ON 17 AUG 2016
2016

WELFARE ACTIVITIES:

RUN FOR FITNESS HELD ON 13 SEP 2016 CRICKET TOURNAMENT ON THE OCCASION OF GANDHI JAYANTI

CE PLAYING CRICKET TOURNAMENT ON THE OCCASION OF GANDHI JAYANTI PRIZE DISTRIBUTION BY CE : CRICKET TOURNAMENT ON THE OCCASION OF
GANDHI JAYANTI
 VOLLEYBALL MATCH AT HQ VIJAYAK GROUND CHIEF ENGINEER WITH VOLLEYBALL TEAM

HAWAN BY CE ON OCCASION OF NAVRATRI BHANDARA ON OCCASION OF NAVRATRI

NAVRATRI

VIJAYAK BULLETIN INAUGURATION BY BROWWA ZONAL CHAIRPERSON ENTERNTAINMENT GAMES AT BROWA MEET
WORK ACTIVITIES

FORMATION WORKS IN PROGRESS ON WANGLA - FANGLA ROAD (P) FORMATION WORKS IN PROGRESS ON KARGIL – YOMA POINT ROAD(P)
VIJAYAK/762 BRTF/81RCC VIJAYAK/762 BRTF/55 RCC

SURFACING WORKS UNDER PROGRESS ON ROAD WANGLA – FANGLA –

SURFACING WORKS COMPLETED ON ROAD ZOJILA – KARGIL – LEH
SUMDO (P) VIJAYAK/762 BRTF/81RCC
(P) VIJAYAK/762 BRTF/55RCC

SNOW CLEARANCE IN PROGRESS AT ZOZILA PASS SNOW CLEARANCE IN PROGRESS AT ZOZILA PASS
FORMATION CUTTING WORK ON ROAD ZERO-GOLTEKRI, 81 RCC /762 BRTF/(P) VIJAYAK

(P) VIJAYAK