Context: The Union Home Ministry has prioritized strengthening Myanmar border security, phasing out the Free Movement Regime (FMR), and fostering peace and development in the Northeast.
Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security)
Myanmar Border Security:
Demographic Mapping:
- Mapping demographic data in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur to support border fencing and curb infiltration.
Free Movement Regime (FMR):
- Plans to scrap the FMR with Myanmar while regulating movement within a reduced 10 km limit.
- Final notification pending approval by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Unfenced Border:
- Myanmar shares a 1,643 km largely unfenced border with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
Development and Resource Mapping in the Northeast:
- Mineral Mapping:
Extensive mapping of mineral, oil, and coal reserves to boost revenue through royalties. - Peace and Prosperity:
Efforts to promote unity and prosperity in the Northeast, emphasizing regional stability.
Success Against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE):
- Key Achievements:
Security forces eliminated 287 Naxalites, including 14 top leaders, and arrested 992.
Government targets eradicating LWE by March 31, 2026. - Development Scheme:
Joint scheme by the Union and Chhattisgarh governments to aid LWE-affected populations within three months.
Drug Trafficking and Control:
- Major Operations:
Seizures include:- 3,132 kg of drugs (joint operation by NCB, Navy, and Gujarat Police).
- 700 kg methamphetamine in Gujarat.
- 82.53 kg cocaine in Delhi.
4,134 kg of narcotics seized from deep seas.
- Destruction of Seized Drugs:
Over 1,17,284 kg of narcotics destroyed in 2024, signaling strong action against drug cartels.
Conclusion:
The Ministry’s multifaceted initiatives underscore its commitment to bolstering border security, combating extremism and drug trafficking, and fostering development in sensitive regions, paving the way for stability and progress.
