November 26, 2010 8:34 AM

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Cabinet approves special plan for naxal affected districts

The Union Cabinet last night approved a special plan for development of 35 districts affected by Naxalism. Under the special plan, each of the 35 naxal-affected districts will get Rs 25 crore every year for undertaking developmental work in healthcare, schooling, sanitation and drinking water sectors. The implementation of the plan, approved at a meeting of the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will be monitored at the levels of district, state and the Planning Commission to ensure proper results. The development work at District level will be identified by a committee comprising the District Collector, the Deputy Superintendent of Police and Forest Development Officer.

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