Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Punjab Farmers Seek Security Fence Shift
Farmers in Punjab, India, want the security fence along the border with Pakistan to be moved closer to the border.
This fence, put up in 1988, is currently far from the border in some places, making it hard for farmers to access their land.
The fence causes delays and restrictions for farmers who need to use tractors and other machinery.
The farmers say moving the fence would help them work their land more easily.
The government is considering this idea, but moving the fence is not simple.
The old fence is in bad shape and would need to be replaced.
Farmers have been asking for this change for many years, but it hasn't happened yet.
They hope this time will be different.
Punjab farmers want the security fence moved closer to the border with Pakistan to access their land more easily.
The current fence, installed in 1988, is up to 2 km away from the border in some areas, restricting farmers' access.
Farmers face delays and restrictions when trying to use tractors and machinery on their land beyond the fence.
The Union government is considering the proposal, but moving the fence is complex due to its age and condition.
Farmers have been demanding this change for years, but previous promises have not been fulfilled.
- Who
- Punjab farmers and the Border Security Force (BSF)
- What
- A proposal to shift the security fence closer to the International Border (IB) with Pakistan
- When
- The issue has been raised repeatedly, with recent discussions in 2023 and 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India, along the border with Pakistan
- Why
- To allow farmers better access to their land and to modernize border security measures
- Border Length
- 532 km
- Affected Farmers' Land
- 21,500 acres
- Government Land
- 10,000 acres
- Initial Fence Installation Year
- 1988
- Initial Compensation per Acre
- Rs 2,500
- Current Chief Minister
- Bhagwant Mann
- Union Home Minister
- Amit Shah
- BSF Officer's Concern
- Fence is in bad shape