Question : Chinese Incursions

(a) whether several instances of incursions / transgressions by Chinese Troops along the Indo-China border have come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so, the details of such instances reported during the year 2014-15;

(c) whether the Government has taken steps to resolve border disputes with China and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken / being taken by the Government to modernise Indian Defence Forces and improve its efficiency and to protect the security interest of the country?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

(a) & (b): There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. There are areas along the border where India and China have differing perception of LAC. Due to both sides undertaking patrolling upto their perception of the LAC, transgressions do occur.

(c) To resolve the border disputes, the two sides have appointed Special Representative (SR) to explore the framework for a boundary settlement from the political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship. The 18th round of Special Representative talks on the India-China boundary
question was held in New Delhi from 20-22, March, 2015. India and China are committed to resolve bilateral issues through dialogue and peaceful negotiations and in a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable manner.

(d) Government is fully seized of the security needs of the country. Government regularly reviews the threat perception to secure our borders and protect national interest. Appropriate measures are taken from time to time to maintain / upgrade the country’s defence preparedness along the borders to safeguard the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of India. Military capacity enhancement and modernization of armed forces including armament and ammunition is a dynamic and continuous process and is done in consonance with our threat perception.


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