BSF Women's Barracks Inaugurated, Anti-Drone Systems Planned

79 barracks sanctioned in Rajasthan, with work completed on 67 barracks at a cost of approximately ₹39 crore
14 women's barracks inaugurated today
Total of 356 barracks to be constructed along BSF-guarded borders at a cost of approximately ₹200 crore
Piped drinking water provided to 180 border outposts in Rajasthan
Construction of 1,096-kilometre-long lateral road across entire Rajasthan desert underway
520-kilometre-long axial road construction underway
All necessary facilities for women personnel deployed in border security to be ensured by 2030

Anti-drone systems to be deployed along the border within the next 6 months
BSF's operational jurisdiction expanded from 15 kilometers to 50 kilometers from the border
BSF directed to monitor any "Unnatural Demographic Change" occurring in villages within 50-kilometer radius of the border
BSF must alert local administration regarding any unauthorized construction within 50km border zone
Goal of ensuring 'zero infiltration' through 'Quadrangular Security Grid' (BSF, Army, border-area citizens, local administration)
BSF must take measures to stop smuggling of narcotics and weapons through drones and other means

BSF has lost more than 2,000 border guards (martyrs)
BSF personnel operate in temperatures ranging from 45 degrees to minus 45 degrees Celsius
CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) have planted nearly 7 crore 35 lakh trees over past five years

BSF to lead 'Vibrant Villages Programme' to ensure 100% saturation of every public welfare scheme in border villages
Close coordination with civil authorities and district police required for result-oriented responses

During 1965 India-Pakistan war, Sanchu had population of more than 500
RAC post was located about 25 kilometres behind in Ranjitpura village
Three RAC units (now part of 12th Battalion of BSF) celebrate Vijay Utsav every year as "Sanchu Diwas"