| Key requirements |
District-level special task forces; holding centres with 10-ft barbed wire; 90-day nationality verification limit |
| Smart Border project |
To be launched within one year; includes drone radars, high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging devices |
| MEA statement (7 May 2026) |
Repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi citizens is a core bilateral issue; sought verification for 2,862 identified individuals |
| Target groups |
Illegal migrants mainly from Bangladesh and Myanmar |
FAQs
Q1: What is the High-Powered Demography Mission?
Ans: It is a government mission to detect and stop illegal immigration and unwanted population changes in India’s border areas. PM Modi announced it in 2025, and it will be launched soon.
Q2: When did the new deportation policy come into effect?
Ans: The comprehensive deportation policy framed by the Ministry of Home Affairs came into effect by April 2026.
Q3: What is the time limit for verifying the nationality of suspected illegal migrants?
Ans: The verification must be completed within 90 days.
Q4: How long are India’s borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan?
Ans: The India-Bangladesh border is about 4,096 km long, and the India-Pakistan border is about 3,323 km long.
Q5: What technology will be used under the Smart Border project?
Ans: It will use drone radars, high-resolution cameras, fencing, floodlights, thermal imaging devices, and patrol systems.
Month: Current Affairs - May 23, 2026
Category: Governance, International