Legacy Thrust Territories

On 2nd March 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories (LTTs) to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) after major operational gains against Naxalism.

What are LTTs?

  • These are districts that were previously affected by Naxal activities and have been identified by the Union Government for continued security presence and focused development, even after a major decline in insurgent activities.
  • The framework aims to ensure that the gains achieved against Left Wing Extremism are not reversed.

Regions Designated

  • Around the year 2000, nearly 200 districts were affected by Left Wing Extremism. By ....
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