Review of Border Security
Lok Sabha The Government has reviewed the progress of use of high speed interceptor boats, fencing, road construction, floodlighting, construction of border outposts etc. along the international borders. The review has been made at different levels in the Government Delivery of interceptor boats to coastal State UTs started in April, 2009. So far 14 boats have been delivered to the States /UTs. Along Indo-Bangladesh border 1800.09 km. of fencing and 718.64 km of roads have been completed under Phase II project. Further, Replacement of 376 km. of fencing has been completed under Phase III project. The installation of floodlighting works is also in progress. The construction work for additional Border Outposts along Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Pakistan borders has been awarded. Construction work in 10 strategic roads along Indo-China border has started. After assessment of various factors, the Annual Action Plan for border works has been prepared and targets fixed for 2009-10. Targets for supply of interceptor boats to 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories, under Coastal Security Scheme has also been finalized. The details of projects, area of operation, time frame for completion and financial implications for these projects are given below:
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Mullapally Ramachandran, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India |
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