DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN SUKMA
Chhattisgarh: 22 Naxalites surrender in Sukma district
Twenty-two Naxalites surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. They joined the government's 'Poona Margem' rehabilitation scheme. Police and CRPF officials facilitated the surrenders. The Maoist influence is declining due to ongoing operations and development projects. Surrendered cadres received financial assistance and will be rehabilitated. Over 1,500 Naxalites surrendered in the state in 2025.
Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists’ last battlefield in Bastar
Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of top commander Madvi Hidma. With the Red Corridor shrinking and many senior leaders neutralized, the government aims to end the insurgency by March 31, while rehabilitation efforts for surrendered cadres are underway.
Rail network set to reach Naxal-hit Bastar as location survey nears completion
A railway line connecting Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Bastar region with Telangana is nearing reality after the final location survey. The 160-km track aims to integrate Sukma, Dantewada, and Bijapur into the railway network, fostering regional development and national security.
Chhattisgarh government to invest Rs 49,000 crore in Bodhghat project to boost Bastar's development
Chhattisgarh government, under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is set to revive the Bodhghat irrigation project in Bastar. This Rs 49,000 crore project on the Indravati River aims to irrigate 3.5 lakh hectares across Dantewada, Bijapur, and Sukma, while also generating electricity. Local businessman Narendra Nag believes the project will boost the regional economy through increased employment and fisheries.
Chhattisgarh unveils Rs 49,000 crore irrigation & hydropower push in Bastar as anti-Naxal ops clear path
Chhattisgarh has proposed ₹49,000 crore irrigation and hydropower projects in Bastar, aiming to utilize its allocated Indravati River water. The projects, including the Bodhghat dam and river interlinking, seek national status for central funding. These initiatives intend to provide irrigation for 7 lakh hectares, generate electricity, and boost the economy in Naxal-affected regions.
16 maoists lay down arms, 6 had ₹25 l reward on their heads
In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, sixteen Maoists, including six carrying significant cash rewards, surrendered to the police, citing disillusionment with the Maoist ideology and atrocities against local tribals. The surrender of nine Maoists from Kerlapenda village has led to it being declared Maoist-free, making it eligible for development projects worth Rs 1 crore under a state government scheme.
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Badesatti becomes Chhattisgarh's first Naxal-free gram panchayat after introduction of Elvid scheme
Badesatti, a gram panchayat in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, has become the first Naxal-free area in the state under the Elvid Panchayat Yojana. This achievement follows the surrender of 11 Naxalites, making the village eligible for development projects worth Rs 1 crore. The initiative aims to eradicate Naxalism from the Bastar region by encouraging surrenders and fostering development in affected areas.
Number of districts most affected by Left Wing Extremism down to 6 from 12: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the reduction of 'most affected districts' under Left Wing Extremism (LWE) from 12 to 6. Efforts by the Modi government have significantly decreased the total number of LWE-affected districts from 38 to 18, aiming to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026.
Maoism like cancer, need to hit at its root to eradicate it: Chhattisgarh CM Sai
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the need to tackle Maoism by targeting its root, likening it to cancer. In the past year, over 230 Maoists have been killed, and significant development projects worth Rs 205 crore have been initiated in Sukma to counter Maoist influence and boost local growth.
Road construction to gather pace in Chhattisgarh to counter Maoist menace
The road connectivity project for LWE-affected areas was approved by the NDA government in 2016. It proposed construction of 9,338 km of roads and 389 bridges at an estimated cost of ₹11,275 for 10 states. For Chhattisgarh, the government approved 2,479 km (291 roads)
Chhattisgarh demands seven additional CRPF battalions, mobile towers to fight Naxalism
Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has written to home minister Amit Shah demanding implementation of measures which were promised to the state in 2018.
In 'war' against Naxals, police pins hope on road construction in Sukma district
Last month, 25 CRPF jawans were slain in one of the deadliest Naxal attacks in Sukma district. The attack came when they were guarding an under-construction road.
Centre okays Rs 5,000 crore for 1,000 institutions to boost higher education
The amount (Rs 4,889 crore) was approved by Project Approval Board (PAB) of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) under the HRD ministry.
Road projects a major cause of Naxal attacks on security personnel
A police camp was set up in Palodi in November last year, and gradually efforts are also being made to set up a new camp next to it in Potakpalli village, ahead of Chintalnar, the official said.
Digital leap: Hybrid network links 27 districts, 148 blocks
CG SWAN would be instrumental in transmitting voice, data and video traffic between all departments in the state.
Solar power to illuminate 140 Naxal-hit villages in Chhattisgarh
As many as 140 remote villages and hamlets in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh which have no electricity supply even 68 years after the country's independence will soon be illuminated with solar power.
Chhattisgarh: Over 26k houses to be built under first PMAY approval
Chhattisgarh govt would develop 26,908 houses with an expenditure of about Rs 1,900 crore while the Centre would allocate an aid of Rs 190 crore for the purpose.
Fight against maoists: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh complains to Rajnath about 'no cooperation' from Telangana government
The home minister, who visited Chhattisgarh last week, has now asked the CM to convene an urgent meeting with Telangana’s DGP.
250 villagers abducted by Naxals in Chhattisgarh: CM Raman Singh
CM Raman Singh said anywhere between 200 and 250 villagers were abducted by the Naxals from a few villages in Sukma district.
Confusion over 'hostage' situation in Chhattisgarh during PM Narendra Modi's visit
The Maoists have been opposing construction of a bridge on a river near Marenga village that they apprehended would facilitate increased mobility of security forces during operations against them.
Naxals hold 500 villagers hostage in Chhattisgarh as PM Narendra Modi visits Dantewada
After getting information about the incident security personnel were mobilised in the dense forests of Tongpal for search operations, police said.
CRPF seeks tribals' support in construction of a National Highway in Chhattisgarh
The CRPF is seeking tribals' support in construction of a National Highway in Chhattisgarh's worst insurgency-hit Sukma district.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh ask BSNL to expedite work of mobile towers in Maoist areas
Singh has directed BSNL to finish installation of 181 mobile towers in the Maoist-hit pockets as early as possible to improve public communication systems.
Anti-Naxal operations: CRPF to build first road in Maoist hotbed
The paramilitary will deploy its civil engineer troopers and supervisors to see the completion of the project and it will be guarded by an armed squad.
Chhattisgarh Police wants revamped road links in Naxal-hit belt
To keep a close watch on inter-state movement of Naxals, Chhattisgarh Police has recommended improvement of road connectivity to strategic locations near border areas of Maoist-hit Bastar region.
Funds for Naxal-affected areas not to be linked with new definition of backward districts
Finance minister, in this year's budget, had allocated Rs 1,000 crore a year for the next four years as additional central assistance for these districts.
Centre to improve road conditions in Naxal-hit regions: Jairam Ramesh
Ramesh today said the Centre has decided to improve the condition of roads in the naxal-hit regions under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
UNDP to help in implementation of MNREGA, other rural schemes
UNDP will help in effective implementation of rural development flagship programmes like MNREGA especially in Naxal-hit states over the next five years.
Contractors too scared to build roads in the Naxalism affected region 'Bastar'
No big contractor is bidding for these projects despite the government changing its criteria for bidders. The government is now seriously considering restructuring the contracts.
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