Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan has taken over as the 28th Director General (DG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), succeeding Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry who retired last month
Here are some key details about Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan and his appointment as the new DG of BRO:
- Military Career and Expertise:
- Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in 1987
- He has participated in significant military operations, including Operation Vijay, Operation Rakshak, and Operation Parakram
- Lt Gen Srinivasan has extensive experience serving in border areas, particularly Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir
- Command and Staff Appointments:
- Lt Gen Srinivasan has held numerous key command and staff appointments throughout his career
- Noteworthy appointments include commanding the 58 Engineer Regiment and the 416 Engineer Brigade
- He has also served as Deputy Director General of Discipline and Vigilance at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), Commandant of the Bengal Engineer Group & Centre Roorkee, Chief Engineer of the Southern Command, and Assistant Director General at the Engineer-in-Chief Branch at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army)
- Message to BRO Personnel:
- After taking over as the DG of BRO, Lt Gen Srinivasan appreciated the efforts of BRO personnel in maintaining and constructing vital roads and infrastructure in challenging and inhospitable conditions [2].
- He urged them to consistently demonstrate dedication, resilience, and professionalism in their mission to connect remote areas, safeguard borders, and facilitate socio-economic development in far-flung regions
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