Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Context: Defence Minister inaugurated 125 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects valued at ₹5,000 crore — marking the largest single-day project launch in the organisation’s history. About Border Roads Organisation (BRO) It is a premier road construction executive force under the Ministry of Defence responsible for developing and maintaining strategic infrastructure in India’s border areas and in friendly foreign countries. Established on 7 May 1960. BRO functions under the Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) Headquarters: New Delhi Aim: To meet the strategic needs of the Armed Forces through efficient, time-bound and high-quality infrastructure development. To support socio-economic development of remote border regions. National Backward Classes Welfare Commission Context: Madras High Court directs the Central Government to fill all vacant posts, including Vice Chairman, in the National Backward Classes Welfare Commission within 6 months. About National Backward Classes Welfare Commission It is a constitutional body under Article 338B, mandated to safeguard the rights and ensure the welfare of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs). Originally created under the NCBC Act, 1993, it gained constitutional status in 2018 through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment, which inserted Articles 338B and 342A. Composition: 5 members: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and three Members. Appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal. Members hold rank and pay equivalent to Secretary, Government of India. Current Chairman of the National Backward Classes Welfare Commission: Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
