[7] ANALYSIS OF INDIA AND CHINA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC COMPETITION ALONG THE BORDER AREAS: How to Cite the Article: Chandana Sahu (2026). Analysis of India and China’s Infrastructure Development and Strategic Competition along the Border Areas. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 5(5),90-100.https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i5.2026.90-100

Chandana Sahu

Authors

Chandana Sahu Ph.D Research Scholar, Political Science, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India.

Abstract

To secure the disputed border areas between India and China, including the Western sector (Ladakh), the Middle sector (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), and the Eastern sector (Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim), both countries have been conducting infrastructure development projects. China has been pursuing its projects since the 1950s. To build up better connectivity with the nearby areas of the border. Although India was not focusing on infrastructure development in the border areas, the present government has sanctioned many projects, highlighting the need to protect its territory from Chinese incursions and, especially, to secure the border villages. Recently, activity in these border villages has increased. The Indian government is more concerned than ever about the safety of Indian citizens. By constructing railways, tunnels, roads, and airports, military movements in these border areas are made smoother in a war-like situation. As both countries have a complicated bilateral relationship, their bond remains on a scale of immense movements. This research paper examines India's and China's infrastructure development in the disputed border areas.