India's border with China "more alive" requiring greater commitment of troops, says Jaishankar
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Why in news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the India-China border is 'more alive,' necessitating a sustained and greater commitment of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Background
The Modi government has bolstered military capabilities along the LAC since 2020. The government is also focusing on infrastructure improvements and addressing economic asymmetry through manufacturing and industrialisation.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia bolstered military capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since 2020
- PostS. Jaishankar: Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the 'more alive' border situation on India's strategic posture and the necessity of balancing infrastructure development with economic asymmetry in the China context.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic posture: Requirement for sustained troop commitment and permanent infrastructure along the LAC
- Economic asymmetry: Addressing trade imbalances through domestic manufacturing and industrialisation incentives
- Defense-Economy nexus: Linking border security stability with national industrial growth
Keywords: Line of Actual Control · Economic Asymmetry · Strategic Posture · Infrastructure Development · Military Capability
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