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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 08/12/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (08-12-2025).

📝 Mains Question (GS-II / GS-III)

“China’s rapid military and infrastructure expansion along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has intensified strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. In this context, critically analyse the role of India’s border infrastructure initiatives—particularly the recent BRO projects in Arunachal Pradesh—in strengthening national security and regional stability.”
(Word Limit: 250)

⭐ Model Answer (UPSC Standard – ~250 words)

China’s accelerated military build-up and dual-use infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have significantly altered the strategic landscape in the Himalayas. India’s response has increasingly centered on improving border infrastructure, as reflected in the recent inauguration of 32 BRO projects in Arunachal Pradesh, forming part of the 125 national border infrastructure assets launched in 2025. These projects include bridges, roads and a helipad in strategically sensitive districts such as Shi Yomi and Upper Siang.

TG@Assam_Tribune (08-12-2025)

Strengthening border infrastructure is essential for India in three major ways.
First, it enhances operational preparedness by enabling quicker troop deployment, logistics movement, and year-round access to high-altitude posts—critical in light of China’s capacity to mobilize rapidly from the Tibetan plateau.
Second, these projects support dual-use development, improving connectivity for remote tribal communities, thereby addressing long-standing developmental deficits and strengthening India’s civil presence in frontier regions.
Third, they contribute to deterrence stability, signalling India’s intent and capability to counterbalance Chinese assertiveness.

However, challenges persist. Harsh terrain, limited working windows, environmental vulnerability, and delays in land acquisition impede project execution. Additionally, China’s infrastructure pace—supported by centralized political control—continues to outstrip India’s, raising concerns about a widening capability gap. The risk of militarized escalation also increases as both sides reinforce border positions.

Going forward, India must adopt integrated border management, increase investment in tunnels and all-weather roads, deepen coordination with States, accelerate BRO modernization, and combine infrastructure development with diplomatic engagement and confidence-building measures.

In conclusion, India’s border infrastructure push—exemplified by the BRO projects—is a vital instrument for securing territorial integrity and shaping a stable, rules-based Indo-Pacific, even as it requires sustained political, financial and administrative commitment.

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