Border Roads Organisation set up “BRO Cafes” in 75 Indian Border Area

It is likely that when you next visit remote areas such as Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Uttarakhand, You will be able to enjoy a meal at one of the unique Border Roads Organisation (BRO) cafes.

The Ministry of Defence has recently authorized the creation of wayside facilities in 75 sites across 12 states/Union Territories. These will be referred to as BRO Cafes. Cafes will be set up along different parts of roads, which are managed through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

If the reports continue, these BRO Cafés are expected to offer facilities like food courts or restaurant parking for two or four-wheelers, restrooms for males, females and those with disabilities, and first-aid facilities.

According to reports, in Himachal Pradesh, the BRO has suggested setting up seven cafes in Sissu at Lahaul, Manali, and Kharo, Sumdo in Kinnaur along the Powari-Kaurik highway that connects Indo-China.

Then, in Uttarakhand, BRO will be operating 11 cafes at Darkot, Bhaironghati, Gwaldam, Birahi, Manera Bypass, Pandukeshwar, Kamand, Nagni, and Majri Grant to provide visitors with a brand new experience. For Jammu and Kashmir, travellers can take advantage of the BRO facilities at several places.

There are reports that BRO will open 14 cafes in various places in Ladakh, including Kargil, Matiyan, Khaltse, Mulbek, Leh, Rumtse, Hunder, Choglamsar, Debring, Sarchu, Pang, Agham, Hanle and Nyoma.

Those who want to travel the Northeast can find smart BRO cafes throughout the region, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland and Manipur.

BRO also has cafes in the plains bordering Punjab, while Rajasthan and West Bengal will also feature these cafes.

According to the Ministry of Defence, BRO will run these cafes with locals under an arrangement of public-private partnerships. The agreements will last for 15 years and will likely be extended by up to five years.

According to the officials of the Ministry, they will offer basic amenities and comfort for tourists. They also expect to create jobs for residents and boost economic activity in areas bordering the border.