Question : PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION OF INDO PAK-BORDER



(a)Whether the Government proposes to have permanent construction on Indo- Pak border to check cross border terrorism ;

(b) If so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) The expenditure likely to be incurred on the said construction during 2006-2007 ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)

(a) : The Government has undertaken construction of border outposts, observation posts and fence / floodlights on the India-Pakistan border to facilitate guarding of the border.

(b) : The details are given in the statement enclosed.

(c) : A Budget provision of approximately Rs.250 crores has been kept for these works during 2006-07.