Number of Maoist-hit States, districts has considerably gone down in last 10 years, Lok Sabha told
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Why in news
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that the number of Maoist-affected states and districts has significantly decreased over the last decade.
Background
The number of states affected by Left Wing Extremism has dropped from 10 to 5, while the number of impacted districts has decreased from 126 to 11. The government is counteracting insurgency through infrastructure projects like schools, ITIs, Kaushal Vikas Kendras, banks, and ATMs.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent number of Maoist-affected states: 5
- FactCurrent number of Maoist-affected districts: 11
- FactPrevious count of Maoist-affected states: 10
- FactPrevious count of Maoist-affected districts: 126
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of developmental infrastructure and security measures serves as a dual strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Developmental gap: Addressing lack of basic banking and vocational training in remote tribal belts
- Security-Development nexus: Transitioning from purely kinetic operations to socio-economic rehabilitation
- Institutional reach: Expanding Kaushal Vikas Kendras to mitigate rural unemployment and radicalization
Keywords: Left Wing Extremism · Internal Security · Developmental Intervention · Counter-insurgency · Socio-economic rehabilitation
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