India's first 'smart fence' pilot project was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh along the Indo-Pak border at the BSF Headquarters in Ploura, Jammu today. Smart fencing uses a number of devices for surveillance, communication and data storage. <br />''<br />''<br />''The pilot project entails deploying laser-activated fences and technology-enabled barriers to plug vulnerable gaps along frontiers. The system provides for round-the-clock surveillance on the border and in different weather conditions be it dust storm, fog or rain. <br />''<br />''<br />''Inaugurating the project, Mr Singh said, the Centre is making maximum use of modern technology to make the security system at the borders more strong and effective. <br />''<span style="color: #222222;"> </span>