(a) whether the Government has approved upgradation of 2000 km. roads in tribal areas and
blocks adjoining the borders under the Border Area Development Programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
(a) whether the Government has approved upgradation of 2000 km. roads in tribal areas and
blocks adjoining the borders under the Border Area Development Programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): There is no such proposal of upgradation of 2000 km roads in tribal areas and
blocks adjoining the border under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP). The BADP is
being implemented through the State Government, as a part of the comprehensive approach to
border management, to meet the special developmental needs of the people living in remote and
inaccessible areas situated near the international land border and to saturate border areas
with the entire essential infrastructure through convergence of Central/State/BADP/local
schemes and participatory approach. The developmental activities under BADP relate to social
infrastructure, link roads, employment generation, education, health, agriculture and allied
sectors etc.