
Post-DoklamIndia is set to boost its infrastructure along the India-China borderwith four passes in Uttarakhandto be connected by 2020, Indian officials have told WION.
The roads will connect Niti, Lipulekh, Thangla and Tsangchokla passover the next three years, sources have told WION.
TheBorder Road Organisation(BRO)security force is pushing for more funds todevelopinfrastructurein India's northern command.
In a conference held by the Army, it was decided that "infrastructure and capability development" would be the key focus over the next few years.
Concerned about the delays in construction of the strategic roadalong the India-China border, India's defense ministry recently delegated more administrative and financial powers to the BROfor a speedy completion of the projects along the border with China.
Shakti Chaudhary, mayor of Gangtok had told WION earlier that roads are necessary so that the military can immediately access the border in times of crisis.
India's military has slowly over the months increased operational readiness along the Indian border with China afterIndia and China agreed on "expeditious disengagement" at Doklam last month.