Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nShri Shah observed that LWE organizations are against\ndemocratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic process at\nground level. They actively seek to prevent development in the least developed\nregions of the country. Their strategy is to misguide people and keep them\nignorant. Shri Shah noted that the basis of the PM\u2019s vision of \u2018New India\u2019 is\nthe strength of holistic, last-mile development, and it is therefore essential\nto get rid of the menace of LWE violence. Shri Shah asserted that India\u2019s fight\nagainst those who try to subvert democracy with violence would continue relentlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noting the success of security forces against LWE violence,\nShri Shah said that the last few years have seen a decline in number of\ndistricts that saw LWE incidents, and the number of incidents as well. From the\nhigh 2258 events of LWE violence in 2009, the events have come down to 833 in\n2018. The number of deaths dropped from 1005 in 2009 to 240 in 2018. From 96\ndistricts affected by naxal violence in 2010, the number of districts affected\nwas reduced to 60 in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Shah observed that states play a key role in\nmaintaining law and order, therefore, a synergy between the centre and states\ncan effectively address the issue of LWE. Though incidents of LWE violence have\ncome down, focus needs to be kept to eliminate it completely and all efforts need\nto be maintained by Centre and states in full pace, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Shah also elaborated the multidimensional strategy\nfollowed by the centre in this regard which includes use of advanced\ntechnology, sharing intelligence, raising of 66 Indian Reserve Battalions\n(IRBs) by the centre etc. He emphasized on capacity building of local forces,\nsince it is strong local forces that can effectively neutralize LWE\norganizations from their areas. In this regard, Shri Shah said that LWE cannot\nbe eradicated without the vigilance and efficiency of the local police in the\nmilitancy affected states, hence their role is important. He asked the states\nto use central schemes and their own budget for police modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Home Minister also focused on the need to check flow of\nfunds to LWE organizations, and praised the states for the steps taken by them\nin this regard. Shri Shah also called upon the states to rationalize their\nsurrender policy to mainstream innocent individuals caught in the trap of LWE\nviolence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Shah said that apart from the flagship schemes of\nvarious ministries, specific initiatives have been taken by the Central\nGovernment for areas affected by LWE, which mainly include improving road and\ntelecom connectivity, financial inclusion, skill development and education. He\nspecifically talked about accelerating the pace of opening up of schools under\nEklavya model as well as ensuring the presence of banking facilities within 5\nkms to all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Union Home Minister assured the State Governments that\nthe Centre would cooperate fully in eliminating LWE. He said that the time has\ncome for the security forces to formulate a proactive strategy to deal with the\nissue and it is necessary to prevent LWE incidents at all costs. Shri Shah said\ninnovative measures need to be employed to prevent IED (Improvised Explosive\nDevice) incidents that have caused significant number of casualties in recent\nyears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talking about the National strategy to counter LWE formed in\n2015, Shri Shah said that it was a multipronged approach consisting of\nsecurity, development and ensuring participatory governance and rights for\nlocal tribals, inter alia. He said that under this strategy, the protection of\nthe rights of local citizens is the priority. Shri Shah urged the states to\nadopt a focused, time-bound approach to completely eliminate LWE and ensure\nall-round development of affected regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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