Question 20GS3GS3

Treating border villages as first villages not just geographically but also in terms of facilities can be a key strategy for enhancing border security. Discuss. Also, highlight the measures being taken by the government in this regard. (Answer in 250 words)

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Compared to China that has huge border infrastructure as seen in both Macmohan line and Thomson line, India lags behind in border infrastructure. Treating border villages as first village → Importance i) Enclosed areas due to infrastructure creation living villages with hinterland → Wartime ii) Engage people of border in productive employment → can act as 'eye and ear' of army/defence iii) Create border intelligence network iv) Balance developmental needs of local border population v) Act as hub of defence storage of ammunition, components and maintenance leading to faster deployment during wars

ii) Carti Shakti master plan for infrastructure creation iii) Specific border management plan for Atal Tunnel, Sela Tunnel, Bhumpar Haraika Setu etc for border infrastructure iv) Engaging local population in jobs through skilling, mapping etc v) 200km of border will be under central border police as per govt's new rules to counter threat Thus, following steps are in sight discussion but need to be complemented by more funds and planning to enhance border villages.

— Nisar Dishant Amrutlal · AIR 19

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Thus, border villages act as 'first line of defence' and ensure border security. Measures: i) Vibrant Villages Programme - to create basic infrastructure in border areas → Roads, Housing, Water supply Thus, following steps are in sight discussion but need to be complemented by more funds and planning to enhance border villages.

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Nisar Dishant Amrutlal

AIR 19

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Internal Security

Border area locals

Border villages and development

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