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Vaishali Hiwase becomes 1st woman to be appointed officer commanding in BRO

Vaishali S Hiwase became the first woman officer to be appointed as officer commanding in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) where she will be responsible for providing connectivity through an Indo-China border road. Vaishali is from Wardha, Maharashtra, and has completed a successful demanding tenure in Kargil.

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In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer to command a Road Construction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a high-altitude area along the India-China border.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Director-General of BRO: Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhary;
  • BRO Headquarters: New Delhi;
  • BRO Founded: 7 May 1960.

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Sumit Arora

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