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Left Wing Extremism Violence Drops By 81% Since 2010, Says Government

The Government of India’s National Policy and Action Plan to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has led to a sharp decline in violence.

The number of LWE-related incidents has dropped by 81%, from 1,936 in 2010 to 374 in 2024.

Deaths of civilians and security personnel have also decreased by 85%, from 1,005 in 2010 to 150 in 2024.

Between 2019 and 2024, violence declined by 25%, and related deaths fell by 26%.

In 2022 and 2023, counter-insurgency operations increased, leading to a temporary rise in incidents.

Left Wing Extremism Affected Districts Reduced To 38

The number of LWE-affected districts has decreased significantly:

  • 126 districts before 2018
  • 90 districts in 2018
  • 70 districts in 2021
  • 38 districts in 2024

Security forces continue operations in Maoist strongholds.

The Government of India supports affected states with armed forces, training, intelligence sharing, and infrastructure.

Under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, ₹3,260 crore was allocated from 2014 to 2025 for counter-insurgency operations, rehabilitation of surrendered extremists, and community policing.

The Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) sanctioned ₹1,741 crore, leading to the construction of 226 Fortified Police Stations (FPSs).

The Assistance to Central Agencies for LWE Management (ACALWEM) Scheme allocated ₹1,120 crore for helicopters and security camps.

Development Push In LWE Areas

The government has taken several development initiatives in LWE-affected regions:

  • 14,618 km of roads constructed
  • 7,768 telecom towers installed
  • 46 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 49 Skill Development Centres (SDCs) set up
  • 178 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) established
  • 5,731 new post offices, 1,007 bank branches, and 937 ATMs opened
  • 37,850 banking correspondents deployed

Under the Special Central Assistance (SCA) Scheme, ₹3,563 crore has been released since 2017 to improve public infrastructure in LWE districts.

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai shared this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

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