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Naxal-affected States agree to set up Unified Command to deal with Left-wing extremism | The Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States, who
attended a meeting convened by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday, agreed to set up a Unified Command with a retired Major General rank officer onboard
to bolster anti-Maoist operations. It was also decided in the meeting that more
helicopters will be deployed for logistical support, troop movement, supplies
and evacuation. The crucial meeting also approved raising of 34 new battalions
of India Reserve Battalion for combating the Maoist menace. It also cleared other
proposals related to induction of more Special Police Officers and exclusive development
schemes for the Maoist-hit states. The Government will fund the establishment
and strengthening of 400 police stations in the affected districts at the rate
of two crore rupees per police station. The Centre's share will be 80 percent
and the States will bear 20 percent of the cost for a period of two years. Addressing
the meeting, Dr Singh called for sustained coordination between the Centre and
the States to deal with the Left-wing extremism, adding that a greater coordination
and cooperation in crucial matters like intelligence gathering and intelligence
sharing is required. Home Secretary G.K. Pillai and Secretaries of about half
a dozen central ministries, who deal with development, social and infrastructure
sectors were also present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers
of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. While Jharkhand
was represented by its Governor, West Bengal sent a senior minister for the meet. |
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