Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas
5. Poor existing connectivity in border areas can hinder the movement of goods and personnel, slowing down project timelines and escalating costs in building and managing infrastructure. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges in managing border areas by building infrastructure areas and steps that are needed to do so.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context about extent of border areas in the country.
Body:
First, write about the various challenges pertaining to border areas in the country.
Next, write about a dynamic and sensitive approach to border management in the country by building infrastructure – strengthen regional connectivity, thereby boosting economic linkages at a sub-regional level, improve overall relations with border countries.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
