Jaisalmer: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said Wednesday that infiltration was causing demographic changes in the state’s border areas and that a strong mechanism was being developed to make the country infiltration-free.Speaking at a special Bhai Dooj celebration with women BSF personnel at Tanot Mata Temple complex in Jaisalmer’s border region, Sharma said the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, was addressing the root causes of infiltration and working on permanent solutions. Budgetary allocation for infrastructure development along the borders had increased by 400%, he said.In keeping with the occasion, the CM tied the traditional raksha sutra on women BSF personnel, exchanged greetings and interacted with them. He said Bhai Dooj symbolised affection, trust and the commitment to protect one another, and paid tribute to the emotions of sisters whose brothers remain away from home while guarding the borders.Calling BSF a guardian of India’s sovereignty, integrity and national pride, Sharma said its personnel remain alert round the clock even in extreme weather. He praised women BSF personnel for their courage, discipline, dedication and professionalism.He added that emphasis was being laid on strengthening border security through better infrastructure, coordination and modernisation under the Smart Border vision.The CM said the state govt is working to ensure the security, dignity, facilities and welfare of BSF personnel, adding that funds were being provided to address water shortages in border areas.
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Highlighting the govt’s Vibrant Villages Programme, Sharma said its aim was to turn the country’s “last villages” into “first villages” by checking migration, creating jobs and ensuring that welfare schemes reached eligible beneficiaries.Under Vibrant Villages Programme-II, 184 border villages in Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Sri Ganganagar have been selected for development.He also reiterated the state’s commitment to a drug-free India by 2029, saying Rajasthan had set up an Anti-Narcotics Task Force, together with Nayi Kiran de-addiction centres in more than 350 colleges.Earlier, Sharma offered prayers at Tanot Mata Temple and laid a wreath at Vijay Stambh to honour soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice.MLA Chhotu Singh Bhati, BSF Rajasthan Frontier IG Vikas Pathak, DIG (North Sector) Jatinder Singh Binji, public representatives, BSF officers and women personnel attended the programme.
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