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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories (LTT) as part of a revised strategy to address Left Wing Extremism (LWE) or Naxalism in India. LTT refers to districts that were previously affected by Maoist insurgency but have witnessed a substantial decline in violence, yet still require sustained security presence and targeted developmental interventions to prevent a resurgence of extremism.
Historically, the problem of Left Wing Extremism emerged in 1967 with the Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal, and over the decades it spread across large parts of central and eastern India, forming what was often called the “Red Corridor.” In the early 2000s, nearly 200 districts were affected by Naxal activities. Through coordinated security operations, development programmes, and improved governance, the number of affected districts has significantly declined. By 2025, only 38 districts remained affected, with seven districts (mainly in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha) considered the most severely impacted.
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Learn about Legacy Thrust Territories (LTT), India's integrated strategy combining security operations with development to address Left Wing Extremism and prevent extremist resurgence.
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