(a) whether the approach to counter terrorism had to be multi-dimensional as
opposed to a purely military solution as reported in ‘The Hindustan Times’
dated 13 January, 2007;
(b) if so, the facts thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(c) the action so far taken by the Government to address the political, social and
economical problems since the inception of the outlawed outfit 1979 ?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a)&(b) : The Government’s policy is to hold dialogue, pursue socio-economic
development programmes, modernize and strengthen the police/security forces
and to tackle the activities of the militants with the help of forces to protect
properties, limbs and lives of innocent people.
(c) : The Government has taken various action to address the socio-economic
and political problems of the State. This interalia includes Suspension of
Operations (SoO) with three militant outfits viz. United People’s Democratic
Solidarity (UPDS), Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) and National Democratic Front
of Boroland (NDFB); categorization of Assam as special category State for
Central Assistance; sanction of Rs. 1,187 crore for 247 projects between 1998-99
to 2006-07 out of Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). Enhanced
autonomy has been granted to the three Autonomous Council under the Sixth
Schedule to the Constitution of India in the State of Assam.Special package for
socio-economic infrastructure has also been given for the Bodoland Territorial
Areas District (BTAD).