# India-China Border

Nomads into Sentinels: New Delhi’s Risky High-Altitude Bet in the Himalayas

India is accelerating its 'Vibrant Villages Program' in Ladakh, attempting to turn the tiny hamlet of Chumur into a permanent strategic outpost by 2026. The plan aims to counter Chinese influence by settling nomadic populations in high-tech, solar-powered housing, though it faces significant logistical and cultural hurdles.