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Madhya Pradesh to allocate Rs 225 crore for development of former Naxal-affected villages
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 11:32 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government announced a plan to spend Rs 225 crore on infrastructure and livelihood projects in villages that were previously affected by Naxalite activity.
The state government of Madhya Pradesh has unveiled a development programme worth Rs 225 crore aimed at villages that were earlier identified as Naxal-affected. The allocation is intended to fund a range of projects that will improve basic infrastructure and create livelihood opportunities for residents.
While specific components of the scheme have not been detailed, officials indicated that the focus will be on upgrading roads, ensuring reliable electricity, enhancing water supply and strengthening social amenities such as schools and health centres.
The initiative forms part of a broader effort by the state to integrate former conflict‑prone areas into the mainstream economy and to address the socio‑economic gaps that had previously fueled insurgency.
Implementation will be overseen by relevant state agencies, with progress monitored by the chief minister's office to ensure timely completion.
While specific components of the scheme have not been detailed, officials indicated that the focus will be on upgrading roads, ensuring reliable electricity, enhancing water supply and strengthening social amenities such as schools and health centres.
The initiative forms part of a broader effort by the state to integrate former conflict‑prone areas into the mainstream economy and to address the socio‑economic gaps that had previously fueled insurgency.
Implementation will be overseen by relevant state agencies, with progress monitored by the chief minister's office to ensure timely completion.