Out of the 272 roads, 61 roads of length 3,323.57 km have been identified as strategic. (File Photo)

India is building 61 strategic roads along the borders with China and Pakistan to strengthen its military infrastructure in the region.

A revised Long Term Roll on Works Plan of Border Roads Organisation for five years (2018-19 to 2022-23) has been formulated for construction and improvement of 272 roads of length 14,545 km, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.

Out of these 272 roads, 61 roads of length 3,323.57 km have been identified as strategic. Work has been completed on 2,304.65 km and work on balance stretches is in progress.

Further, in addition to meeting the operational requirement, the above mentioned roads on completion would also enhance accessibility to border areas where the border infrastructure and forward connectivity is lacking.

India has been focusing in building infrastructure in the eastern and northern borders with China to match up their military building along the Line of Actual Control.