About Us
Borders are the foremost indicators of a nation’s identity and sovereignty. Maps represent the objective presence of a nation-state—an image that is incomplete without boundary lines. However, these borders are not just lines drawn on paper; they are alive. They are home to borderland communities who preserve their cultures, face daily challenges, and contribute actively to national security.
The Institute for Border Studies is dedicated to conducting essential research that addresses the comprehensive security of India’s diverse borders and seeks viable solutions to the developmental challenges faced by borderland citizens
Mission & Vision
- To adopt the integrated approach from border defense to border security and ultimately to border management.
- To understand the interdependent relationship between border infrastructure development and the holistic growth of borderland communities.
- To awaken a sense of responsibility among border residents as sentinels of the nation.
- To study both land and maritime borders in their full diversity.
- To mainstream border-related issues through academic and public dissemination.
- To contribute timely policy interventions through rigorous border research.
- To develop a nationally integrated framework for border studies.