Inter-state Border Areas Development Programme

The aims and objectives of the Inter-State Border Areas Development Programme ISBADP are to provide facilities for the socioeconomic development of the people living along the Inter-State boundary with Assam. Projects taken up under this program are to ensure sustainability and provide value addition to any given product. As far as possible, a cluster approach is encouraged.
ISBADP covers the villages within 0-10 km crow fly distance from the Inter-State boundary with Assam. Those villages located 0-5 km to the Inter-State boundary get first priority.
ISBADP funds are ordinarily used to bridge critical gaps and meet the immediate needs of the people residing near the Inter-State boundary. Planning and implementation of ISBADP schemes is done on a participatory and decentralized basis through the Deputy Commissioners/ Line Departments/ Village Councils.
The implementation of the ISBADP is taken up through the concerned Deputy Commissioners who hold regular meetings with line departments of their respective districts such as Power, Rural Development, Roads & Buildings, Water Supply, Social Welfare, Public Distribution, Civil Supplies, etc. in order to ensure the implementation of the ISBADP schemes in the identified Inter-State border villages.

1. Infrastructure Development: The ISBADP may focus on improving infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railways, and connectivity in the border areas. This can enhance accessibility, trade, and transportation in these regions.
2. Socio-economic Development: The scheme may aim to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the border areas by implementing various development projects. It can include initiatives related to education, healthcare, skill development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation.
3. Border Security Enhancement: Development programs in border areas can contribute to strengthening border security. By improving infrastructure, communication networks, and surveillance systems, the scheme can enhance the overall security apparatus in these regions.
4. Tourism Promotion: The ISBADP might support the development of tourism infrastructure and attractions in the border areas to promote tourism. This can lead to increased tourist inflow, job creation, and economic growth in these regions.
5. Cultural Exchange and Integration: Development programs can foster cultural exchange and integration between border communities. The scheme may include initiatives to preserve and promote local culture, heritage, and traditional practices, fostering harmony and mutual understanding.
6. Environmental Conservation: The ISBADP may incorporate initiatives to protect and conserve the natural resources and environment of the border areas. This can include measures for forest conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development practices.

1. The scheme is applicable to the residents of the state of Meghalaya living in remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international border.

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1. The Directorate of Border Areas Development submits proposals to Border Areas Development Department, the Department then forwards the same to Planning and Finance Departments for approval and sanction.