Army chief visits crucial Siliguri Corridor – why Chicken’s Neck area is critical for India

India is actively enhancing infrastructure to secure its vital land bridge connecting the mainland to Northeast states. Railways plans a new underground line, and highway expansion is accelerating through central agencies. Land has been transferred to border security forces for improved surveillance and troop movement. The Army Chief reviewed security dynamics and modernization initiatives in the Eastern Command. He also outlined his vision for an agile and future-ready Indian Army.