Target Set for Complete Eradication of Naxalism
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: Operations primarily relied on state police with limited central coordination and vast geographical vacuums. NOW: The strategy utilizes expanded Forward Operational Bases embedded deep within core Naxal strongholds to ensure a persistent security presence and rapid response.
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BEFORE: Naxal financing networks largely operated unchecked through local extortion and illicit mining levies. NOW: Multi-agency crackdowns specifically target and choke these financial pipelines, strictly adhering to the 'No access to financing' pillar of the SAMADHAN doctrine.
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BEFORE: State interventions were predominantly reactive and military-focused, leaving developmental gaps. NOW: A robust twin-track approach actively combines security sweeps with accelerated infrastructure projects, such as building roads and setting up mobile towers, supported by the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the central government's strategy against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), consider the following statements: 1. The SAMADHAN doctrine focuses exclusively on the socio-economic development of LWE-affected districts without any kinetic military component. 2. The Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme provides central funding for training, operational needs, and ex-gratia payments to victims of Naxal violence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?