Question : Functional Border Posts

(a) the number of border posts including high altitude posts across the country, at present, State-wise;

(b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to upgrade the facilities being provided at these border post;

(c) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilised for these posts during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(d) whether the Government is planning to build some new border posts for the force specially, high altitude post across the country and if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government is considering using technology to maintain a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius in these high-altitude areas border posts; and

(f) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise and the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (f): Border Out Posts (BOPs) are constructed keeping in view the length of border, threat perception, terrains, manpower etc. The upgradation of facilities at the BOPs is a continuous process. Adequate funds are sanctioned/allocated for the BOPs and have been fully utilized during the last three years.
The Government is committed to the development of border infrastructure to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Border Guarding Forces.




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