Rajnath to launch first 'smart fence' project along Indo-Pak border
What's the story
India's first "smart fence" project, which entails deploying laser-activated fences and technology-enabled barriers to plug vulnerable gaps along frontiers, will be launched by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in two 5km each patch along the Indo-Pak border tomorrow.
Singh will travel to a forward area in Jammu to inaugurate the ambitious project as part of a day-long tour, an official said.
Technology
Technology is being implemented by BSF: Official
The technology is being implemented by BSF and senior officials of paramilitary will present a demonstration of the activation and response mechanism of the 'smart fence' before the Home Minister, the official said.
"Sensors like thermal imager, underground sensors, fiber optical sensors, radar, and sonar will be mounted on different platforms like aerostat, tower, and poles as part of smart fence," he added.
Information
New system provides round-the-clock surveillance on border
The new system provides for round-the-clock surveillance on the border and in different weather conditions, the official said. Director General KK Sharma had earlier said such gadgetry will be deployed along 2,400km of India's border with Pakistan and Bangladesh in the future.
Initiative
The initiative is the part of CIBMS
The initiative is part of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) proposed to be deployed at India's border with Pakistan and Bangladesh by the Modi government as part of its decision to completely seal two borders to stop infiltration.
The 'laser fence' have been integrated and a CCTV-like feed will be given to BSF post so that immediate action can be taken against infiltration.