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Linkages Between Development & Spread of Extremism

Linkages Between Development & Spread of Extremism

Legacy Thrust Territories

Legacy Thrust Territories The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the idea of Legacy Thrust Territories on March 2, 2026 to identify districts where the intensity of Naxal or extremist activity has reduced but continued governance and development support is still necessary. The concept recognises that security improvement alone is not enough. Areas that were earlier affected by extremism may still need infrastructure, welfare delivery, livelihood support and administrative attention so that violence does not return. Aspect Details Coverage logic Refers to districts previously affected by Naxal activities and identified for continued government support. Security objective Ensures that gains against Left…

02 April, 2026 Naxalism

vishal narwade
jagdeesh adahalli
rashmita rao
abhishek k tiwari
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