China disputes the International Boundary between India and China. There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two countries. Both sides patrol upto their respective perceptions of LAC. From time to time, on account of differences in the perception of LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we had a common perception of LAC. The number of such intrusions in the last three years have generally been as per established pattern.
Government is aware that China is undertaking infrastructure projects in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). We have conveyed our concerns to China about their activities in PoK and asked them to cease such activities. China has also been carrying out rapid infrastructural development in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and in areas along the India-China border. It is carrying out construction of strategic roads, railway lines and airfields close to the LAC, which has improved its military capability.
Government is seized of the security imperatives of the country as well as the need for developing requisite infrastructure in the border areas. Necessary steps, as required, have been initiated for ensuring that national security concerns are adequately addressed through development of infrastructure, including rail, roads and forward air fields, as well as operational capabilities of the Armed forces to secure the desired national security objectives.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati Usha Verma and Others in Lok Sabha today.
Government is aware that China is undertaking infrastructure projects in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). We have conveyed our concerns to China about their activities in PoK and asked them to cease such activities. China has also been carrying out rapid infrastructural development in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and in areas along the India-China border. It is carrying out construction of strategic roads, railway lines and airfields close to the LAC, which has improved its military capability.
Government is seized of the security imperatives of the country as well as the need for developing requisite infrastructure in the border areas. Necessary steps, as required, have been initiated for ensuring that national security concerns are adequately addressed through development of infrastructure, including rail, roads and forward air fields, as well as operational capabilities of the Armed forces to secure the desired national security objectives.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati Usha Verma and Others in Lok Sabha today.