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16 July 2026

Sundarbans border fencing project

The project addresses critical border security infrastructure in a sensitive region, directly linking to syllabus themes on border management and India-Bangladesh bilateral relations.

1 min read Day 10 of 19 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Union Home Ministry planning to fence 90 km of the India-Bangladesh border in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal.
  • Terrain features include mangrove forests, tidal swamps, embankments, and creeks, making construction challenging.
  • Current security relies on Floating Border Outposts (FBOPs) and marine patrolling.
  • BSF has initiated a feasibility and technical study for the project.
  • Approximately 71 km of the border is contiguous with the Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary, where construction is restricted.
  • Joint inspection by BSF and the Department of Irrigation is scheduled.
  • Government has committed to compensation and rehabilitation for locals and businesses affected by land acquisition.
  • Security measures are being augmented to curb trans-border crimes, with increased focus on surveillance cameras and searchlights.

Part of a longer story

This is day 10 of 19 in Assam Foreigners' Tribunal and Deportation Processes, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with border management in riverine and ecologically sensitive areas like the Sundarbans. How can the government balance national security imperatives with environmental conservation? 150 words
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  2. Effective border management is a prerequisite for national security and internal stability. In the context of the proposed fencing in the Sundarbans, analyze the role of technology and community engagement in securing porous and difficult terrains along India's international borders. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following security measures is currently primarily used by the BSF to secure the riverine areas of the Sundarbans border?

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