Sealing of Pakistan Border with smart fence by Dec next year: Rijiju

September 18, 2017 18:47

Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs on Monday said that the sealing of the Indian border with Pakistan using smart technology-aided fence will be in place by December next year.

Speaking about smart fencing, Rijiju said that engagement of multiple agencies in border management was resulting in delay of implementation of policies and adoption of technology.

Citing an example of delay in processes, Rijiju said that when a full-body scanner had to be installed, the tedious tender process and other formalities caused unwarranted delays and there was a need to address such issues immediately.

The minister stressed on the need for enhanced coordination and collaboration among diverse government agencies and stakeholders besides adoption of technology and change in the mindset for stepping up India's border management system.

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