Abstract
This article discuses some of the major health challenges and their impact on the Indian families living outside the Indo-Bangladesh border fence. Drawing on the qualitative data of 7 group interviews and 25 in-depth individual interviews conducted in the border area of Karimganj district of Assam, it analyses health issues experienced by people having no access to health services. The article argues that although the purpose of border fencing was to restrict the illegal activities across the border, it is causing serious problems for the Indian population who are left outside the border fence. The strict border rules and restriction in the movements across the border have led to lack of access to necessary health services, and people are experiencing a range of health issues without any treatment. Nevertheless, there is no proper intervention mechanism by the government. The article suggests some measures to address the problems of the border dwellers.
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