BRTF sets up play & learning room for labourers’ children in Arunachal's Tawang

Itanagar: The 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), in a social initiative, has set up a play and learning room for children of casual paid labourers engaged in road construction projects in high-altitude and challenging terrain of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.Women labourers play a vital role in road-building activities in this difficult region, often balancing their demanding work with the care of their children, whom they frequently carry to construction sites, a defence official said.Acknowledging this dual responsibility and the need to safeguard and nurture the youngest members of society, 763 BRTF has set up a safe, child-friendly facility within its premises, the official said.The play and learning room is equipped with play materials and educational charts for early learning, safe indoor space for supervised play, feeding space for mothers, and clean drinking water for health and hygiene.The official said, “This initiative reflects BRO’s enduring commitment not to just building roads, but also building lives.”By providing a safe and nurturing space for children, 763 BRTF is empowering women workers, supporting their families, and creating an environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive in joy and safety, he added.