At least four of the five revenue tehsils identified in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district to rehabilitate 6,263 families displaced due to the Pong Dam project in Himachal Pradesh lie near the India-Pakistan border, which means much of the agricultural land is inaccessible due to security concerns. This is one of the many issues highlighted in a 74-page inspection report submitted to the Himachal Pradesh government this week. The inspection committee, led by Deputy Commissioner (Relief & Rehabilitation) Dr Sanjay Kumar Dhiman, further raised concerns about the land’s infertility, poor soil quality in desert terrains, growing threats from land mafias and encroachers, and the lack of an effective grievance redressal system by the Rajasthan government. The report was submitted to Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on December 4. “A significant portion of the murabbas (25 bighas comprise one murabba) or agricultural land lies within the border area. This region is closely monitored by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side and the Pakistan Rangers on the other, creating a tense atmosphere. Strict vigilance …