BSF Plans 90km Sundarbans Fence, Faces Wildlife Sanctuary Hurdles
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Why in news
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and BSF are planning a 90km fence along the India-Bangladesh border in the Sundarbans to enhance security following the August 2024 change in the Bangladesh government.
Background
The BSF is conducting feasibility studies for a 90km fence in the West Bengal mangrove forests. Approximately 71km of this stretch falls within the Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary, creating a conflict between border security and wildlife protection.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBSF: Border Security Force is the primary agency for guarding India's international borders.
- PlaceSundarbans: A mangrove forest and wildlife sanctuary shared by India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh.
- FactThe proposed fence covers a 90km stretch along the India-Bangladesh border.
- PostPraveen Kumar: Director-General of the Border Security Force (BSF).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of balancing national security requirements with ecological conservation in ecologically sensitive border zones like the Sundarbans.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological conflict: Balancing the construction of physical barriers with the preservation of mangrove biodiversity and wildlife corridors.
- Security imperative: Addressing cross-border smuggling and infiltration risks exacerbated by political shifts in neighboring Bangladesh.
Keywords: Border Management · Ecological Conservation · Security-Environment Nexus · Mangrove Ecosystem · Cross-border Security
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