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bed super-specialty hospital
was established in Jagdalpur.
Previously, this region lacked
240 even basic Primary and
Community Health Centers.

Works ₹2,212
worth

crore were undertaken under the Civic
Action Programme, covering health
camps and the provision of medicines
n Exchange programs were organized for tribal youth.

n Special security-related expenditure initiatives were
introduced for the states:
₹3,000 New Dimensions in the Development of Bastar

n Naxalism has been virtually eradicated from Bastar.

crore was provided over a n To achieve this, a campaign was launched to establish a school in every
village across Bastar.
period of 10 years.
n A drive was undertaken to open a ration shop in every village.
₹5,000 n Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
were established in every Tehsil and Panchayat.
n Aadhaar cards and Ration cards were issued, and beneficiaries received
crore was allocated under the facilities such as 5 kg of free rations and gas stoves.
Special Infrastructure Scheme. n Sports were promoted through initiatives such as the 'Bastar Olympics' and
'Bastar Pandum'.
₹2,000 1.20 Lakh artists 5.50 Lakh tribal people

participated in
participated in the
Bastar Pandum
sports activities.
crore was additionally provided
under the Extended Special
Infrastructure Scheme
₹4,000

crore was provided through
central funds for critical
public infrastructure.

For the first time, the Government of India adopted ligence gathering, information sharing, and operational
a clear-cut policy, devoid of any ambiguity. State police execution. A tight clampdown was imposed on the
forces and central security agencies were granted supply of illegal weaponry. Between 2019 and 2026,
operational autonomy. Simultaneously, a practical significant success was achieved in disrupting the
bridge was established between the central and state Naxals’ arms supply chain. Furthermore, the National
governments to ensure effective coordination in intel- Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Direc-

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