The Economic Times

Significant reduction in Maoist activity: Now, no districts officially classified as Left-wing extremism-affected

The Union home ministry has updated its classification for Left-wing extremism affected districts. With violence declining, the security-related expenditure scheme now categorizes districts as 'districts of concern' and 'legacy & thrust' districts. This reflects a significant reduction in Maoist activity across India. The scheme supports security forces and affected communities. Recent operations have also seen key Maoist leaders neutralized.