India Plans 1,450 Km of Asphalt Roads Along the Indo-Pak Border
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India Plans 1,450 Km of Asphalt Roads Along the Indo-Pak Border

A large-scale road construction project is set to enhance border security, with 1,096 km of roads planned in Rajasthan and 354 km in Punjab. The initiative is expected to commence within a month, improving patrolling efficiency for the Border Security Force (BSF).

Currently, BSF personnel face significant challenges in monitoring the border due to shifting sand dunes and rough terrain. The development of these roads will facilitate smoother movement both on foot and in vehicles, such as jeeps and gypsies. Improved vehicular access will also help reduce response time between border outposts, strengthening security operations.

Originally proposed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) in 2021, the project later received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. While construction has already started in Punjab, work in Rajasthan will begin from Barmer and extend through Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sriganganagar.

Beyond enhancing mobility, the improved road infrastructure is expected to play a crucial role in curbing smuggling activities, particularly the illegal transportation of heroin and other narcotics. The presence of well-constructed roads will make it more difficult for smugglers to exploit underground tunnels for illicit operations, further bolstering border security.

News source: The New Indian Express

A large-scale road construction project is set to enhance border security, with 1,096 km of roads planned in Rajasthan and 354 km in Punjab. The initiative is expected to commence within a month, improving patrolling efficiency for the Border Security Force (BSF). Currently, BSF personnel face significant challenges in monitoring the border due to shifting sand dunes and rough terrain. The development of these roads will facilitate smoother movement both on foot and in vehicles, such as jeeps and gypsies. Improved vehicular access will also help reduce response time between border outposts, strengthening security operations. Originally proposed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) in 2021, the project later received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. While construction has already started in Punjab, work in Rajasthan will begin from Barmer and extend through Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sriganganagar. Beyond enhancing mobility, the improved road infrastructure is expected to play a crucial role in curbing smuggling activities, particularly the illegal transportation of heroin and other narcotics. The presence of well-constructed roads will make it more difficult for smugglers to exploit underground tunnels for illicit operations, further bolstering border security. News source: The New Indian Express

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