LWE Strategy – “Legacy & Thrust Areas”

  • In January 2026, the Union government has reduced the number of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts to just seven following a recent review by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • This aligns with the government’s target to eliminate the Naxal menace by March 2026.

Categorisation for Sustained Stability

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced "Legacy and Thrust Districts" to prevent the resurgence of extremism.
  • "Legacy Districts" are regions no longer extremism-affected but requiring continued security and development support for stability.
  • "Thrust Districts" are identified as prospective sites for Maoist expansion necessitating preemptive and proactive state intervention.
  • The strategy ensures that operational gains are institutionalized through ....
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