Depopulation in Border Areas of Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has sought pilot development projects to stop people living along its international borders, specifically with China, from migrating to faraway urban centres in the State. Following the intrusion, the depopulation in border villages of Arunachal Pradesh has been observed. It is considered as a security threat, as it is easier for foreign armies to occupy vacant villages.

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Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,080 km border with China, 440 km with Myanmar and 160 km with Bhutan. Though possible facilities are being provided to border villagers under the Border Area Development Programme the state government of Arunachal Pradesh has advocated selection of 10 census towns along the India-China border as pilot projects for infrastructure development.