Number of Maoist-Affected Districts in India Drops from 125 to Three in 11 Years, Says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the number of districts affected by Maoism in India has significantly decreased from 125 to just three over the last 11 years. Speaking in Chhattisgarh, he attributed this success to development projects and a firm security stance. He inaugurated several projects worth over ₹14,260 crore, including a tribal museum and a new Legislative Building. The PM emphasized that the elimination of Maoist terrorism has enabled the construction of roads, schools, and hospitals in previously inaccessible regions like Bastar, where hundreds of Naxalites have recently surrendered.
Key Points
- Maoist influence has been restricted to only three districts, down from 125 a decade ago.
- Development initiatives in tribal areas, including infrastructure and education, are credited with weakening the insurgency.
- Over 200 Naxalites surrendered in Bastar recently, indicating a significant shift towards the mainstream.
Exam Facts
- The number of Maoist-affected districts fell from 125 to 3 in 11 years.
- Development projects worth ₹14,260 crore were inaugurated in Chhattisgarh.
- The event marked the 25th anniversary of the formation of the State of Chhattisgarh.
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