(a) whether the army contingents take longer time to reach border areas due to the
dilapidated conditions of the border roads;
(b) if so, whether the Government is working on any scheme to link border areas with roads
in the country;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the names of the border areas which are currently being linked with the roads?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) The roads along the border (with BRO) are not in a dilapidated condition, and are being
used smoothly by the Army.
(b) & (c): BRO is engaged in construction, improvement and maintenance of about 29000 Km
of roads in border areas under various scheme for linking with roads in the country.
(d) Border areas of North, North Eastern States and Western States are being linked with
the other roads.