No question of India ceding any part of her territory to China: Defence Minister

Dear friends,
Making a statement in Parliament on September 6, 2013, Defence Minister A K Antony made it clear that there was no question of India ceding any part of Indian territory to China. At the same time, he said that the report submitted by NSAB Chairman Shyam Saran did not state that ‘China has occupied, or has denied access to India to any part of Indian territory’.
Here is the full official statement of Defence Minister released by Press Information Bureau:

Statement by Raksha Mantri on the Report by Shri Shyam Saran, Chairman, National Security Advisory Board
New Delhi, September 06, 2013:
Shri Shyam Saran, Chairman, National Security Advisory Board visited Ladakh from August 2 to 9, 2013. He has submitted a report on infrastructure in Ladakh, a copy of which has been sent by the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Defence, among others, on the 2nd September 2013. The report is primarily focused on the border infrastructure but also deals with several aspects relating to the region covering a broad spectrum of activities and requirements.
Broadly speaking the report reviews the progress in development of border infrastructure required to ensure connectivity between Ladakh and neighbouring areas. In this context, issues such as availability of modern machinery for construction and maintenance ofroads, upgradation of roads, tunneling and alternate alignments, among others, have also been discussed. The report also deals with the requirement of air facilities in the region, as also issues relating to land acquisition and environmental and wildlife clearances. Other matters such as employment opportunities to local youth, tourism, mobile and internet connectivity, law and order, better equipment and facilities for ITBP, certain grievances of local people, among others, have further been covered in the report.
I would like to state categorically that Shri Shyam Saran has not stated in this report that China has occupied, or has denied access to India to any part of Indian territory. I would like to assure the House that there is no question of India ceding to China any part of Indian territory. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it. I would further like to assure the House that Government would continue to strengthen our capabilities in border areas to protect our national interest.

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