In the context of border security, how can cooperation and coordination between different security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?

i) FOR COASTAL BORDER SECURITY :-

• I4C and IMAC Centres have been opened in Gurugram which provide real-time maritime updates to all agencies.

• This data must be utilized by agencies for effective coordination.

• Indian Coast Guard must collaborate with the Coastal Police, Indian Navy and the lighthouse department to ensure Coastal security.

• GPS tags should be fitted on all boats and ships which can help the agencies to do real-time monitoring and avoid Mumbai-terror-attacks-like cases in future.

ii) FOR TERRESTRIAL BORDER SECURITY:

• Intelligence agencies must coordinate with law enforcement agencies.

• The CAPF forces must collaborate with local police officials to:

→ regulate the borders, → prevent drug trafficking, → prevent cattle smuggling.