India Ramps Up Eastern Border Defenses with IBGs Amidst Bangladesh-China Closeness

• India is accelerating the implementation of General Bipin Rawat's Integrated Battle Group (IBG) model on its eastern border.
• The move comes as Bangladesh strengthens military and strategic ties with China, raising concerns for India.
• Four IBGs will be formed from the 59th and 23rd Divisions of the 17th Mountain Strike Corps, located near the China border.
• IBGs are self-reliant, agile combat units of over 5,000 soldiers, commanded by a Major General, designed for rapid deployment and operations.
• This strategy is seen as India's response to China's 'Combined Arms Brigade' model and aims for pre-emptive action rather than reaction.

Why It Matters: India is rapidly deploying agile Integrated Battle Groups on its eastern border to counter regional shifts and China's influence.