BRO clears Chatergala Pass
What happened
- BRO’s Project Sampark cleared 38 km of snow-bound road at Chatergala Pass (10,500 ft), J&K, in about 40 hours [PIB].
Background
- Heavy snow hit on 23 January [PIB].
Why it matters
- Border roads are lifelines in winter.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-01-26): BRO's Project Sampark cleared 38 km of snow-bound road at Chatergala Pass (10,500 ft), J&K, in about 40 hours.
- Border roads are lifelines in winter.
Quotable data pointBRO's Project Sampark cleared 38 km of snow-bound road at Chatergala Pass (10,500 ft), J&K, in about 40 hours.
PIB: BRO Chatergala, 26 Jan 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: BRO projects.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Chatergala Pass is in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: BRO Chatergala, 26 Jan 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending