About Chatergala Pass:
- Location: It is situated in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is a high mountain pass that connects Bani in the Kathua district to Bhaderwah in the Doda district.
- It is tucked in the Chamba-doda ranges of the greater Himalayas.
- Terrain: It is surrounded by alpine meadows, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest
- Fauna: Himalayan monals, ibex, and musk deer are found here.
Key Facts about Border Roads Organisation:
- It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
- BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
- Establishment: It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeastern states of the country.
- Function: It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
- The executive head of the BRO is the Director General of Border Roads (DGBR), who holds the rank of Lieutenant General.
- Officers and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the BRO.
- It is also staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers on extra-regimental employment (on deputation).
- Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).
