Report abnormal population growth in border areas: Shah to SPs
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Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed Superintendents of Police (SPs) to report abnormal population growth in border areas caused by illegal migration to curb demographic changes.
Background
The government plans to fence 1,610 km of the India-Myanmar border at an estimated cost of ₹31,000 crore. A quadrangular security grid and a demography mission are being proposed to study and counter infiltration and radicalization patterns.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia-Myanmar border length to be fenced: 1,610 km
- FactEstimated cost for India-Myanmar border fencing: ₹31,000 crore
- PostAmit Shah: Union Home Minister of India
- PlaceIndia-Myanmar border: Shared by India and Myanmar
For Mains
Q. Discuss the security and demographic implications of illegal migration along India's porous borders and evaluate the effectiveness of physical fencing as a primary deterrent.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Demographic shift: Alteration of local cultural fabric and potential for radicalization in sensitive border zones
- Infrastructure bottleneck: High maintenance costs and logistical hurdles in fencing rugged, high-altitude, or dense forest terrains
- Intelligence gap: Need for real-time demographic data integration between state police and central security agencies
Keywords: Demographic change · Infiltration · Quadrangular security grid · Border management · National security
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