Question : REPORT ON BORDER SITUATION



(a) whether the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), in one of its reports, has indicated a Kargil like situation being created by China on the border;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken to avert the same; and

(c) the detailed action plan chalked out by the Government regarding deployment of troops and enhancing air strike capabilities of the Indian Air Force along the border?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) Capability enhancement and modernization is a dynamic process, based on the present and evolving security situation. Government is taking necessary measures to ensure that defence preparedness is maintained so as to tackle any challenges to the security of the country.