GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

The Border Security Force (BSF) has evolved significantly in its jurisdiction as well as its strategic importance in border management and the internal security framework. Explain the role and mandate of BSF. What are the issues BSF faces while operating in the border States?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management

Syllabus: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

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The toppers’ answers

Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 130 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Recently, there were concerns raised due to enlargement of area under monitoring of BSF to 50 km from borderline by state.

Body · points

Role of BSF & Mandate

  1. Protecting India's Border (Pakistan Front)
  2. Policing Role in Border Area
  3. Countering infiltration attempts at the border
  4. Protection of National Security
  5. Countering new era threats (Drug, Arms Trafficking)
  6. Patrolling in Border Areas (Bangladesh Border)

Issues faced

  1. Limited Technological Adoption
  2. Rugged Terrain of Border eg Rivers, Mountain
  3. Improper coordination & support from state force
  4. Vacancy of people
  5. Lack of Demarcated boundaries → crossing of border eg BSF soldier to Pakistan recently
  6. Manual Patrolling of Border
  7. Rising instances of insurgency and border infiltration

Way forward

  1. Technology adoption eg Drones
  2. Layered monitoring system

Close · a way forward

None written.

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