Shillong, May 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced that the border fencing work along the India-Bangladesh international border in the state is close to completion, with only around 40 to 45 kilometres of the stretch still pending.
Speaking about the ongoing border infrastructure development, Sangma said that nearly 400 kilometres of fencing has already been completed across Meghalaya. He noted that the remaining work accounts for only a small portion of the overall project.
According to the Chief Minister, the unfinished sections are largely linked to local concerns and issues in certain border areas. He said the state government is currently engaging with residents and stakeholders to address these matters and ensure that the project progresses smoothly.
“Only about 10 per cent of the work is left due to local issues. We are in discussion with the local people and trying to resolve the genuine concerns,” Sangma said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that Meghalaya has achieved faster progress in border fencing compared to several other Indian states sharing boundaries with Bangladesh. He stated that the state is currently ahead in terms of implementation and completion of the fencing project.
The border fencing initiative is considered an important step towards strengthening security along the international border. Authorities believe the fencing will help improve surveillance and reduce illegal cross-border activities such as infiltration, smuggling, and unauthorised movement.
The India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya passes through several sensitive and difficult terrains, making construction work challenging in certain regions. Despite these hurdles, the state government and central agencies have continued efforts to complete the project within the planned timeline.
Officials say that once the remaining stretches are completed, the fencing project will significantly enhance border management and security infrastructure in the northeastern region.
