Lack of Development Infrastructure — Current Affairs 2026
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Government launches PM-DevINE for Northeast infrastructure development
October 2022The PM-DevINE (Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region) scheme with ₹6,600 crore allocation specifically addresses infrastructure deficits in the Northeast, a region plagued by insurgency and border security challenges. This initiative recognizes the direct link between infrastructure development and internal security, focusing on connectivity, digital infrastructure, and social amenities. The scheme's emphasis on funding infrastructure projects that have regional or strategic importance aligns with the security-development nexus approach to counter-insurgency.
UPSC Angle: UPSC may ask about the scheme's objectives, funding mechanism, and its role in addressing insurgency in the Northeast. Questions could focus on how infrastructure development contributes to national integration and border security.
Naxalite attacks on 5G tower installations in Chhattisgarh
March 2024Recent attacks on 5G infrastructure installations in Bastar region highlight how extremist groups view modern communication infrastructure as a threat to their operations. These attacks demonstrate the continuing challenge of developing digital infrastructure in LWE-affected areas and the deliberate strategy of extremist groups to maintain communication blackouts. The incidents underscore the security implications of the digital divide and the need for protected infrastructure development in conflict zones.
UPSC Angle: Questions may focus on the challenges of digital infrastructure development in LWE areas, the security implications of communication gaps, and strategies to protect critical infrastructure from extremist attacks.
Border infrastructure development under Vibrant Villages Programme
February 2023The Vibrant Villages Programme aims to develop infrastructure in border villages, particularly along the China border, recognizing that well-developed border areas are crucial for national security. The programme addresses the long-standing neglect of border infrastructure that has contributed to security vulnerabilities and population migration from border areas. By focusing on comprehensive development including roads, telecommunications, healthcare, and education, the programme adopts a holistic approach to border security through development.
UPSC Angle: UPSC may test understanding of the programme's objectives, implementation challenges, and its role in border management strategy. Questions could explore the relationship between border development and national security.