The Central government has sharpened its strategy to eliminate Naxalism across the country, significantly stepping up operations in recent months. Security forces have neutralised several top Maoist leaders in encounters, while many others have surrendered. With the objective of completely eradicating Left-wing extremism, the Centre has fixed March 31 as the deadline and intensified coordinated action with states.
Reinforcing this push, the government has earmarked ₹3,610 crore in the upcoming financial year’s budget—more than a 20 percent increase over last year’s allocation of ₹3,006 crore. The enhanced funding reflects the Centre’s renewed focus on ending insurgency while restoring normalcy in affected regions.
The allocated funds will be spent mainly under two major heads. Security-related expenditure will cover modernisation of deployed forces, procurement of advanced equipment, and operational requirements in Naxal-hit areas. Under the Special Infrastructure Scheme, resources will be directed toward building roads, strengthening police stations, and installing communication towers to improve connectivity and governance.
Earlier, the Union Home Ministry issued directions to states to accelerate anti-Naxal operations, targeting the complete removal of Left-wing extremist influence by March 31. Following a dual approach of development and security, the Centre has signalled strong political will through this financial commitment. Analysts say the intensified measures are expected to enhance public safety and accelerate development for communities living in affected regions.