New Delhi: He mentioned that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to eradicating the anti-national activities of communist terrorists. His statement was made in anticipation of a review meeting in New Delhi, focusing on countering communist terrorism.
The meeting was attended by chief ministers, home ministers, or their representatives from Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Kerala. These are states that are deemed to be affected by left-wing extremism (LWE). The Union Home Secretary, top officials of the Central Armed Police Forces, and many senior officers of the central and state governments will also attend the meeting. The review meeting, which is held at regular intervals, aims at meeting the central government’s commitment to the development of the Naxal-affected states as well as making the country LWE-free.
Since 2015, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has been diligently implementing a national policy and action plan aimed at combating communist terrorism. The Ministry of Home Affairs has been supporting state governments in their efforts to combat terrorism by offering assistance such as CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) battalions, helicopters, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), Indian Reserve battalions, and security equipment. Funds are also provided under the Modernization of Police Force (MPF), Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, and Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for the modernization and training of state police.
To improve telecom connectivity in left-wing extremist-affected districts, new mobile towers are being installed. For the financial inclusion of the people in Left Wing Extremism-affected districts, several post offices, bank branches, ATMs, and banking correspondents have been opened.
A special focus is also being given to the opening of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The fight against the left-wing extremism menace is now in a crucial stage, and the government is optimistic about reducing the menace to an insignificant level at the earliest.
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