Rajnath for pushing of 'SAMADHAN' to tackle security operations in LWE affected states

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the multipronged strategy comprising of security, development, ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities should be vigorously pursued.

Chairing a meeting here to review the status of development projects and security related issues in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states, Singh reiterated the concept of 'SAMADHAN' as the new doctrine for use in security operations. He had given the concept during a meeting of LWE affected states on May 08.

The elements of this strategy are S for Smart Leadership, A for Aggressive Strategy, M for Motivation and Training, A for Actionable Intelligence, D for Dashboard-based Key Result Areas and Key Performance Indicators, H for Harnessing Technology, A for Action Plan for Each Theatre and N for No access to Financing.

During the meeting different development projects including road requirement plan (RRP), air connectivity, power, education, health and banking sectors were reviewed. Under RRP-1, 4,433 km roads have been constructed which include 1,504 km road constructed during the last three years in the most difficult areas. The meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, OSD in MHA Rajiv Gauba and senior officers from the ministry and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

The Home Minister asked to expedite the remaining roads at the earliest. While reviewing the progress of road connectivity under RRP-II, Singh expressed his concern over delay in submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the state governments.

Regarding air connectivity, it was mentioned that the Jagdalpur airport will be operationalised shortly under Regional Connectivity Scheme. It was also pointed out that there is a plan to connect Jeypore airstrip in Odisha under this scheme.

Regarding electrification it was informed that the remaining 717 villages in LWE affected areas will be covered under intense electrification scheme shortly. Eight solar parks are also planned for LWE affected areas for which land acquisition is under progress. During the meeting, it was also informed that significant improvement has been made in filling up the vacancies in the security forces. The opening of new bank branches and ATMs in 35 most LWE affected districts was also reviewed.

The Home Minister said all the ongoing development projects should be taken up with the concerned central ministries and the state governments and it should be ensured that these are completed in a time bound manner.

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