AMN /
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh at a high-level meeting in New Delhi. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh among those attended the meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As part of efforts to enhance skill development, Chhattisgarh has been sanctioned 09 ITIs and 14 Skill Development Centres.