09:41 GMT, September 16, 2009 With the threat perception from China looming large, as India Defence Online reports, India has taken steps to ensure safety on the disputed Indo-Chinese border by undertaking the upgradation of military capabilities and beefing up the infrastructure in the North-east region of India.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has also been notified to maintain their helicopter-lifting capabilities and boost up the security in the Chabua airbase in the north-eastern region. India is also reviving several airstrips which were not being used since the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. India has already achieved the feat of creating the world’s highest airstrip Ladakh region of north India in May this year and it can land transport aircraft as well.

Besides activation of the IAF capabilities, India is also enhancing its military strength along the border.

In the north-east, the Indian Army is raising two divisions with 15,000 to 30,000 soldiers. The Indian Army is regrouping officers and troops from across the country to form the two divisions quickly. They would add strength to the defence of the sensitive Arunachal Pradesh border which is being hawk-eyed by China. The Chinese claim on Arunachal Pradesh and repeated incursions into border villages and reports of a Chinese military exercise involving 50,000 troops in Tibet is also worrying India. A highway built by China parallel to the border, with approach roads intruding into Arunachal Pradesh, is also a matter of concern as it can be used by the Chinese Army to move quickly with artillery into the state.

Meanwhile, India has undertaken building of a network of roads with over 30 major new road links. An all-weather connectivity right up to the command post is also being worked upon.Indian experts feel that the border dispute which has been carrying on for decades will not be sorted easily and threat perception will arise. In the case of a possible confrontation, Indian forces are prepared and capable of overcoming their enemies. Although China has better infrastructure, India is technologically advanced on several fronts which will give it the decisive edge over China.