Strengthening Fencing, Surveillance and Security

MODERN BORDER MANAGEMENT NOW HEAVILY RELIES ON A MULTI-LAYERED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM THAT INTEGRATES GROUND SENSORS, CCTV CAMERAS, RADAR SYSTEMS, THERMAL IMAGING, AND EVEN DRONES AND SATELLITE MONITORING.

- SYED JAHANZEEB

The importance of border management in ensuring national security has grown immensely in the contemporary geopolitical environment, where both traditional and non-traditional threats frequently challenge the integrity of sovereign nations.

Borders are not just lines on maps; they are critical spaces that define the territorial extent of a country's power, its economic interests, and its national identity. In countries like India, which shares complex borders with several neighbours including Pakistan and China, managing these boundaries is not only about maintaining territorial sanctity but also about safeguarding citizens from cross-border infiltration, terrorism, smuggling, and other illegal activities. Over the years, the approach towards border management has undergone a significant transformation, focusing on strengthening fencing, upgrading surveillance technologies, and enhancing on-ground security measures to counter evolving threats.