Strengthening India's Border Governance

PUBLISHED IN: POLICY BRIEFS
DATE: August 2, 2026
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Strengthening India's Border Governance

Summary

Irregular migration presents governance challenges that require coordinated security, legal, and diplomatic responses.

Analysis & Briefing

Evidence Research indicates that most irregular migration is economically motivated rather than linked to terrorism. However, weak documentation systems enable criminal exploitation. Policy Options Option 1 Expand physical border infrastructure. Option 2 Improve biometric identification systems. Option 3 Strengthen India–Bangladesh institutional cooperation. Recommended Actions • Deploy integrated border management systems. • Enhance intelligence sharing. • Expand legal labour migration mechanisms. • Increase prosecution of trafficking networks. • Improve border community development. Conclusion A balanced migration policy should combine effective security measures with regional cooperation and humanitarian safeguards.

Reference

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