Context:
India plans to establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to counter the increasing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the 60th Raising Day event of the Border Security Force.
Major Issues to tackle:
•Smuggling arms, drugs, and illegitimate products through drones is increasingly being undertaken across borders from India to Pakistan.
•Drone detections and negations can now increase from 3% to 55 % in the Punjab region, where advanced mechanisms have entered the drone detection spectrum.
Key Features of Anti-Drone Unit:
- DRDO anti-drone systems are being deployed along the western border to counter UAV infiltration.
- Laser Mounted Anti-drone guns for targets with high precision and less collateral damage.
- Heavy-duty advanced detection systems using radar-RF detectors and satellite jamming.
A Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS)
It is defined as a futuristic border management system, within which modern technologies are integrated such as sensors, command & control, communication network, advanced fencing along the border, and aerial monitoring to improve surveillance and security across borders in India.
The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP)
- Integrates the villages located along India’s northern borders into the national mainstream and stops migration.
- Targets around 3,000 villages that would be focused on developing infrastructure and community welfare.
- Major Focus areas-Sustainable livelihoods development, Governance strengthening, schools, skill development centers, and self-help groups.
