Looking at the threat of drone intrusions in the border areas of the country, the central government is working to establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit on the border. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated this at the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Sunday. Shah said that the problem of drones is set to become more significant in the coming days. He mentioned that, recognizing this challenge, a laser-equipped anti-drone gun mount system has been developed through a 'Whole of Government Approach' involving all border security forces guarding the nation’s borders, the Ministry of Defense, DRDO, and various research departments of the Government of India.
'55% of drone intrusions along the international border with Punjab have been intercepted and neutralized, a significant improvement from around 3% earlier. Within a few years, a comprehensive anti-drone unit will be established to protect the country from threats posed by drones,' said Shah. Elaborating the initiatives made to strengthen the border security, Shah said that the BSF has established the country’s first National Coastal Police Academy in Okha, which trains state police and border guarding forces deployed to secure maritime boundaries.
Additionally, the Modi government has introduced a comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) for monitoring sensitive areas along the international border. He mentioned that the CIBMS has been implemented as a pilot project in Dhubri, and the initial results have been very encouraging. After some improvements, this system will be applied across the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. He also highlighted that efforts have been made to strengthen border fencing, construct roads on the Indian side of the border, and undertake several other infrastructure projects.Mentioning the border security policy, Shah said that for many years, our border security policy lacked clarity.
An integrated approach to border management and the “One Border, One Force” policy was introduced during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government Which became even more defined after Modi became Prime Minister. "Steps have been taken to develop robust infrastructure in border areas, ensure 100% implementation of welfare schemes in villages, and establish excellent connectivity through rail, road, waterways, and technology in the country's first villages along the borders,' said Shah.Highlighting the contribution of BSF to the security of the borders of the country, Shah said 'contribution of the BSF personnel will be written in Golder words. Fo over six decades, the BSF has strengthened the nation’s first line of defence through courage, valour, and sacrifice.
BSF has faced all challenges at the borders and empowered the country’s first line of security,'Unveiling of Patel statue Amit Shah unveiled an 11-foot tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur as well. In his address Shah said that Sardar Patel is the personality to whom both history and the country did not do justice.
'The virtues, sacrifices, hard work, and foresight of a great man like Sardar Patel are benefiting the country today, but he did not receive the proper recognition and respect earlier. For decades, a party steeped in devotion to one family never even built a memorial of Sardar Patel. Such a great personality was overlooked due to the dominance of one family and the party’s vindictive approach, fueled by internal disagreements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Sardar Patel by constructing the world’s tallest Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat,' said Shah
