SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND LWE DEVELOPMENT

The article details the Government of India's (GoI) comprehensive strategy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE) through its 'National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE' approved in 2015. It highlights the multi-pronged approach involving security measures, development interventions, and ensuring rights for local communities, leading to the eradication of LWE. While LWE is considered eradicated, 38 'Legacy & Thrust' districts still require support. The GoI's focus on development in tribal and remote areas, along with specific initiatives like the Tribal Youth Exchange Programme, Civic Action Programme, and Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Policy, has been crucial. Post-LWE, the focus shifts to rehabilitation, welfare saturation, strengthening local governance, and converting security camps into Jan Suvidha Kendras to provide public services.