Anudeep DurishettyAIR 1 · CSE 2017 · 216 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Left wing extremism or Maoism is a violent insurgent movement in India that seeks to overthrow democratic govt violently and establish proletariat dictatorship. Former PM Singh called it 'gravest threat' to internal security.
Reasons for rise of Maoist insurgency is both because of development and lack of development. LWE & lack of development
Body · points and prose
owing Red Corridor.
- Marked regions:
- Gadchiroli
- Bastar
- Nallamala hills
- Legend: INDIA - 'RED CORRIDOR' Major Maoist strongholds
LWE & lack of development
- Mining and industrialisation led to land
alienation among tribal lands (Xaxa committee observation)
(2) As seen in Vedanta mining case, Dhongeia Khond tribals were forcefully evicted before Supreme court intervention
(3) Lack of health, education among maoist lands
(4) Poor employment opportunities leads to frustration, makes youth prey to maoist ideology
(5) Poverty among maoist lands also a cause of LWExtremism
Gov Steps
- Development based
- Security based
Security based:
a) SAMADHAN - based on tecnolgy, training of CRPF and modern aims
b) Satellite systems to monitor movement etc
c) Banned Maoist unit under UAPA act
Development based - Roshni scheme to improve skills
(2) Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana to improve life of tribals
(3) RTE, ICDS scheme effective implementation in Bastar etc
(4) PESA act, FRA act to ensure tribal rights
Close · a summary
As Andhra pradesh example has shown, Marxism is a challenge that can be solved by effective combination of security measures (Eg: Greyhound) and development (FRA, PESA etc).
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