(a) The main objective of the BADP is to meet the special developmental needs and well- being of the people living in remote and inaccessible areas situated near the International Boundary (IB) and to provide the border areas with essential infrastructure by convergence of BADP/other Central/State/UT/Local Schemes and through a participatory approach in six thematic areas - Basic Infrastructure, Health Infrastructure, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development. In border areas, the provision of essential infrastructure facilities and opportunities for sustainable living would help integrate these areas with the hinterland, create a positive perception of care by the country and encourage people to stay on in the border areas, leading to safe and secure borders.

(b) The programme will cover all the census villages/ towns, semi-urban and urban areas located within 0-10 Km distance (crow – fly/ aerial distance) from the first habitation from International Boundary (IB).

(c) The State/UT Governments will nominate a Nodal Department/Cell within the existing administrative arrangement for implementation of the BADP. The Head of the Department dealing with BADP shall be the Nodal Officer of BADP.