Gujarat DyCM, IPS officers visit India–Pakistan border villages

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will visit several villages along the India–Pakistan border in Kutch district on Thursday to review development and security conditions and interact directly with local residents.The visit began with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi’s arrival at the Bhuj Circuit House in the morning, marking the formal commencement of the tour.Accompanied by a team of 30 senior IPS officers, the Deputy Chief Minister will conduct a comprehensive review of the border areas, focusing on key aspects such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, sanitation, and security.

I will spend two days visiting and staying in villages along the India–Pakistan border

Tomorrow, I will begin a two-day visit to villages in Lakhpat, Kutch along the India-Pakistan border.

30 senior IPS officers will join this visit - each officer allotted two villages for…

— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) November 5, 2025

During the visit, meetings will be held with sarpanches, community representatives, and villagers to understand local challenges and aspirations. The delegation will also participate in khatalo sabhas night-time open discussions with residents and hold special interactions with women and youth to assess their concerns and development priorities.A separate session has been scheduled with officials from the Border Security Force (BSF) to review security-related matters, including patrolling operations and monitoring of anti-national activities along the border. The discussions aim to strengthen coordination between state and central agencies for better vigilance and preparedness.
In a symbolic gesture to connect more closely with rural communities, the Deputy Chief Minister will spend the night in a traditional bhunga (mud house) in one of the border villages, instead of staying at a circuit house or hotel. All senior officers in the visiting team have also been instructed to stay overnight in the villages to better understand local conditions and cultural nuances.Officials described the visit as part of a broader state initiative aimed at bridging administrative outreach and community engagement in Gujarat’s border regions. The exercise is expected to help the government identify development gaps and strengthen on-ground implementation of welfare schemes in some of the state’s most remote and strategically significant areas.

(State Correspondent)