As part of the preparations to meet challenges from China and Pakistan, India is planning to lay 14 strategic railway lines close to borders with these two countries to help in easier and faster movement of troops.
The railway lines are besides 73 roads being constructed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, sources said in Delhi on Sunday.
Out of the 14 planned railway lines, survey has been completed for 12, they said. The railway lines have been planned in Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
The infrastructure development is being carried out as China has made strides in this regard and India is lagging much behind.
Defence minister AK Antony conceded in the parliament last month that China is “superior” in terms of border infrastructure as India was late in taking decisions regarding roads and other capabilities near the LAC because of the impact of the 1962 war.
He said all steps were being taken to safeguard security of India while seeking a peaceful solution to the long-pending boundary disputes.
India to lay 14 strategic railway lines near China, Pakistan border
