In the context of border security, how can cooperation and coordination between different security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?

Different security agencies in coastal & terrestrial border are Bangladesh → Border Security Force, Assam Rifles; Uttar Pradesh & Tibet → India Tibetan Border Police, Indian Army; Myanmar → Assam Rifles; Nepal & Bhutan → Sashastra Seema Bal; Pakistan → Indian Army, Border Security Force; Coastal → Indian Coastal Guard, Maritime Police Force. Principle of 'one border - One border guarding force' is followed. However, there is need for cooperation & coordination between different agencies.

Coordination between different agencies. Challenges for border security: India faces multi-faceted border challenges. Cooperation & Coordination between different security agencies to ensure effective management of borders: 1) Human resource management - creation of more agile force with swift action capabilities; 2) Better resource utilization - can also help discreet defence spending; 3) Inter-service synergy - joint training for interoperability; 4) Strategic flexibility - better planning, logistic support & execution; 5) Effective asset management; 6) Robust defensive posture; 3) International cooperation - help greater cooperation with foreign military & security forces aide. Way forward: 1) Increase defence spending to increase interoperability; 2) Policy & doctrine development to guide cooperation & coordination; 3) Infrastructure development [CIC] - joint command that structure, logistic hubs, training centers, etc.; India government initiatives wrt Defence modernization & theatrization of security from is step in right direction

— Sachin