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Aditya MathurAIR 98· 2024

Question 20GS2GS3

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.

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According to Hon'ble Raksha Mantri CRM, India's Border villages are India's eyes of ear on border and must be developed by Indian govt. Geographically: Situated at border & few meter away from it eyes & ears of Indian owned forces Terms of Facilities (1) Provide modern facilities: to ensure everyone growth Eg Road, electricity

2Present Out-Migration: to ensure adequate population to act as information channels. Measures Taken by Govt (1) Deter Chinese Strategy: to take over Indian sparsely populated territory (Salami slicing strategy) (2) Provide all Modernities: to lure happy & dignified life Eg Stereo, local employment opportunities (3) Vibrant Villages Program: to build modern village infrastructure in border villages (Central Sector scheme) (4) Operation Sadbhavna: By Indian Army to aid in development needs of border area. Eg J&K (5) Modern infrastructure: in border region to ensure modern amenities Eg Electricity connection
6Village Defence Groups: to defend against terrorist/intruders by training village residents (7) Mobile Connection (4G/5G): to aid in internet penetration (8) Micro-Finance: to build self employment & MSMEs in border region (Malesam committee) (9) Special Package: for modern development of all villages across border Scheme: Adopt a Village: By CSR funds Conjugate with CSO Build world class infra for safe Encourage piost harvest Bodies India must meet in its borders to build safe Bharat as we can close ties, not neighbors Jaimini
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India must meet in its borders to build safe Bharat as we can close ties, not neighbors Jaimini

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Aditya Mathur

AIR 982024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS3

Topic

Internal Security

Border area locals

Development of Border Villages

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