UPSC 2022 GS-III · 15 marks · 250 words

Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.

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Root triad as demanded: land alienation, FRA under-implementation, displacement without rehabilitation, service vacuum — Expert Group (2008) diagnosis
Emerging: footprint shrunk to ~38 districts, IED-centric tactics, tendu-mining levy financing, cadre ageing
Layers: security (SAMADHAN doctrine, joint forces), development (RCPLWEA, Eklavya schools, aspirational districts), rights (PESA, FRA), surrender-rehabilitation (Lon Varratu)
Close on the question's own framing: force creates space; only rights-plus-development holds it

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Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.

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