November 3, 2017 8:37 PM

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Rajnath Singh reviews Left Wing Extremism situation

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh at a high-level meeting in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh among those attended the meeting.<br/><br/>During the meeting, it was informed that the declining trend of LWE violence continues across the country and Left Wing Extremists remain under pressure with ever-shrinking influence, both in terms of geographical spread and public support. <br/><br/>Security and development related measures required to check the spread of LWE activities were also discussed. The Home Minister assured all support to the Chhattisgarh government in this regard. <br/><br/>As part of the multi-pronged strategy to deal with LWE, the Central Government gives equal focus to develop measures to bring LWE affected districts at par with other areas. <br/><br/>The Central Government has also approved a Special Central Assistance Scheme for 35 worst affected LWE districts with an annual outlay of 1000 crore rupees. <br/><br/>As part of efforts to enhance skill development, Chhattisgarh has been sanctioned 09 ITIs and 14 Skill Development Centres.

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