The Union government plans to introduce a ‘Smart Border’ project within the next year to strengthen India’s border security and prevent terrorist infiltration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said.
India shares a 15,107-km land border with six neighbours—Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar. Officials expect the proposed initiative to help curb infiltration, drug trafficking and other anti-national activities, which have remained key challenges along multiple stretches.
Shah has been conducting inspections of border areas since May 26, covering eastern and western border states. During the tour, he reviewed border infrastructure, the preparedness of security forces and coordination among different security agencies.
Speaking at a recent Border Security Force (BSF) event, Shah said the ‘Smart Border’ plan would be rolled out by next year as part of efforts to address persistent border-related issues.
Following the Pahalgam attack, which the report attributes to infiltration through the Jammu and Kashmir border route, Shah also announced a “zero tolerance” approach against illegal constructions. He directed that all illegal structures within 15 km of the international border be demolished and called for strict action against infiltration and terror financing.
