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National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE

PYQs

6

Articles

1

Momentum

17

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This policy exemplifies a comprehensive approach to complex internal security challenges, integrating governance, development, and security. It serves as a case study for effective policy formulation, implementation, and Centre-State cooperation.

The 'National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE,' approved in 2015, represents a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy by the Government of India to holistically tackle Left Wing Extremism through coordinated efforts across security, development, and rights-based interventions.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Approval Year

2015

Core Strategy

A 'Whole of Government approach' involving security measures, development interventions, and ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities.

Key Initiatives (Development)

Road network expansion, telecommunication connectivity, education, skill development, financial inclusion, Tribal Youth Exchange Programme (TYEP), Civic Action Programme.

Key Initiatives (Security & Rehabilitation)

Central Armed Police Forces deployment, modernization of state police, intelligence sharing, and comprehensive surrender-cum-rehabilitation policies (e.g., immediate grant, vocational training).

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaInternal Security Policy
Conceptual areaGovernance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Home Affairs (GoI)Formulates and oversees policy implementation
State GovernmentsImplements policy components, maintains law and order
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)Provides security assistance, conducts civic action
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Institutional roles and functions

Quick revision

  • Approved 2015, adopted a 'Whole of Government approach' to LWE.
  • Multi-pronged strategy: security measures, development interventions, ensuring rights.
  • Development initiatives include infrastructure, education, skill development, financial inclusion.
  • Security measures involve CAPFs, police modernization, intelligence sharing.
  • Post-LWE focus includes rehabilitation, welfare saturation, and Jan Suvidha Kendras.

High-confidence PYQs

2025Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above wer...

Indian PolityOpen question
2023Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards act and Rules of the Central Government. 2...

Indian PolityOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not h...

GeographyOpen question
2015Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of...

Modern HistoryOpen question
2013Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the...

Indian PolityOpen question

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Indian PolityOpen question
2013Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the...

Indian PolityOpen question

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Indian PolityOpen question

Topic timeline

Internal Security PolicyGovernance
Prelims 2013· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the...

Open question

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Open question
Prelims 2013· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the...

Open question

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

Open question
Prelims 2015· Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not h...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards act and Rules of the Central Government. 2...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above wer...

Open question

SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND LWE DEVELOPMENT

05 Aug 2026 · The 2015 National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE adopted a 'Whole of Government approach,' combining security operations, targeted development in affected areas, and rehabilitation programs, leading to the eradication of LWE.

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Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the...

2013·Indian Polity
Solve

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards act and Rules of the Central Government. 2...

2023·Indian Polity
Solve

With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above wer...

2025·Indian Polity
Solve

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabi...

2013·Indian Polity
Solve

With reference to the cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of...

2015·Modern History
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not h...

2018·Geography
Solve

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