Undefined borders adversely affect our country, says Doval

• Undefined borders in west and north adversely affect country says National Security Adviser.

Highlights:

• The National Security Adviser said that the undefined borders in the west and north have adversely affected the country and its weight on internal security in terms of terrorism, radicalism, and drug trafficking is a liability for the nation.
  • He said India’s economic progress would have been much faster if we had more secure borders.
• India shares an undefined border with China in the north, while a large area has been occupied by Pakistan in the west.
• Whether the border is on the northern or western side, they not only determine the limits of our sovereignty, but also have an impact on our internal security and stability
• Border security also has a bearing on socio-economic security of the country such as the coming of radicalisation
• Stressing on the need for technological advancements in border management NSA said that mere increasing the strength of the force was not enough and technological advancement was required.

Prelims Takeaway

• Border areas
• NSA