Left-wing extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India's approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.
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Describe the 2015 policy's two tracks and give the 2026 outcome as evidence of the downward trend reaching its end point.
- The 2015 National Policy and Action Plan joins CAPF operations, targeted funds and development; the April 2026 review was held under it.
- LWE-affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to none after April 2026.
- Surrender and rehabilitation schemes and the 'Bastar Olympics' show the shift towards integration.
Facts from this story you can cite
- The PM addressed security forces in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on Diwali, 8 November 2026, calling it the first Diwali with every district free of Naxalism.
- He said over 230 districts in about 20 States were once affected, and that in the past year no CRPF jawan died on duty for the first time in 47 years.
- On 8 April 2026, the Home Ministry told nine States that no district remains in the LWE-affected category, after the 31 March 2026 deadline.
Where it sits in the syllabus
- GS3: Development and extremism
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
- GS3: Security forces and agencies
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
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