The Union Government has launched a comprehensive, proactive strategy against Naxalism (Left-Wing Extremism), with the goal of making all affected districts Naxal-free by March 2026. This strategy combines enhanced security, infrastructure development, and rehabilitation efforts.
Key Successes (2014–2024):
Violence Reduction: Naxal-related incidents have dropped by 53% (from 16,463 to 7,744).
Fatalities Decline: Deaths of security personnel fell by 73%, and civilian fatalities fell by 70%.
Area Reduction: The number of Naxal-affected districts has been reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 18 in 2024, with only six now considered “most-affected.”
Operations: In 2025 alone, security forces have neutralized 270 Naxals, arrested 680, and facilitated 1,225 surrenders.
Strategic Pillars:
Security Infrastructure: The government established 576 fortified police stations and 336 new security camps. Operational mobility was improved with 68 night-landing helipads. Advanced technology, including drones, satellite imaging, and AI-based analytics, is being used for intelligence.
Financial Disruption: Authorities disrupted Naxal financial networks, seizing assets worth over ₹40 crore by the NIA and confiscating ₹12 crore by the ED, weakening their capacity for information warfare.
Development and Inclusion: Over 12,000 km of roads have been completed. Mobile connectivity expanded with 2,343 2G and 1,139 4G towers installed. Financial inclusion was driven by opening 1,007 new bank branches and 5,899 post offices. Skill development was supported with funds for 48 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Security Operations and Rehabilitation: The “Trace, Target, Neutralise” approach has reclaimed former strongholds like Budha Pahar and Abujhmaad. The Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy provides financial aid of up to ₹5 lakh and a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for vocational training to encourage reintegration. (With input from DDNEWS)
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