State Government Initiatives Against Naxalism
Here are some State Government Initiatives Against Naxalism as mentioned below.
- Programs like “Special Central Assistance,” “Security Related Expenditure,” and “Special Infrastructure Scheme” aim to help areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) develop economically.
- Until July 2021, INR 2,698 crore was given for 10,000 projects under “Special Central Assistance,” with 85% of them completed.
- “Security Related Expenditure” has received ₹1,992 crore since 2014, funding projects like roads, mobile towers, schools, post offices, ATMs, and banks.
- INR 1006 crores were set aside for building 400 fortified police stations to improve security in Naxal-affected areas.
- Madhya Pradesh formed 23,113 women self-help groups, waived loans for tribals, granted land rights, and set up 18 industries employing 4000 people.
- The government aims to address legitimate grievances concerning forest land, mining, and hydropower benefits to counter Naxalites.
- China was accused of providing shelter, and the Pakistani ISI of offering financial support to Naxalites in 2011.
- In 2018, Rs 25,060 crores were allocated to modernize central and state police forces to fight insurgency effectively.
- Armed vigilante groups supported by the government, like Salwa Judum, emerged in the late 1990s but were disbanded in 2011 due to human rights violations.
- The Supreme Court declared Salwa Judum illegal in 2011, ordering its disbandment and investigations into alleged criminal activities.
Naxalism : Causes, Factors & Objectives
Naxalism was started in 1967 in Naxalbari village of West Bengal. It began as a farmer protest against the unfair treatment of them by local landlords. The Naxalbari uprising was led by Kanu Sanyal and Jagan Santhal. The rebels aimed to redistribute land fairly to the working peasants. This movement has spread to Eastern India, particularly in less developed states like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
In this article, we are going to discuss Naxalism and its impact in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Naxalism?
- Major Causes Of Naxalism
- Other Factors Of Naxalism
- Objectives of Left-Wing Extremism
- Efforts to Tackle Naxalism in India
- State Government Initiatives Against Naxalism
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