Question : Strategy of SAMADHAN against Naxalism

(a) whether the Government has undertaken the strategy of SAMADHAN
to fight against left wing extremism;

(b) if so, the details and objectives of the schemes thereof;

(c) the challenges faced by the Government in the implementation of the scheme;

(d) the steps taken by the Government to overcome the difficulties in the implementation of the scheme;

(e) whether there is any improvement in the related indices after the implementation of the scheme;

(f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(g) whether the Government is undertaking any other policies for fighting against left wing extremism and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (g): ‘SAMADHAN’ is not a scheme. It is an approach for dealing with Left Wing Extremism, the acronym standing for:-

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L.S.US.Q.NO.3611 FOR 8.8.2017

• S - Smart Policing and Leadership.
• A - Aggressive Strategy.
• M - Motivation and Training.
• A - Actionable Intelligence.
• D - Dashboard for Development and Key Performance Indicators.
• H - Harnessing Technology for Development and Security.
• A - Action Plan for Each Theatre.
• N - No Access to Financing.

Month-wise parameters of incident for 2017 are given below:
Incidents Civilians killed SFs killed
January 86 16 03
February 95 16 11
March 69 16 18
April 76 24 27
May 85 11 03
June 67 11 05
July (upto 15.07.2017 26 09 -
Total 504 103 67



The Government adopts a multi-pronged approach in dealing with Left Wing Extremism, comprising of security related measures, developmental interventions and ensuring rights & entitlements of local communities etc.




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