Red Corridor States — Current Affairs 2026

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Recent developments and news linked to Red Corridor States.

Surrender of 114 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh in 2024

March 2024

The mass surrender of Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, including several senior commanders, indicates the success of the state's rehabilitation policy and the declining appeal of the Maoist ideology among cadres. This development reflects the effectiveness of combining security operations with development initiatives and surrender-cum-rehabilitation policies in the Red Corridor states.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on rehabilitation policies, factors leading to insurgent surrenders, success stories in counter-insurgency operations, and the role of development in addressing Left Wing Extremism.

Launch of PM-JANMAN Scheme for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

November 2023

The ₹24,000 crore PM-JANMAN scheme targets 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states, many of which are in Red Corridor areas. This scheme addresses the root causes of tribal alienation by focusing on habitat development, livelihood generation, education, and healthcare, directly impacting the socio-economic conditions that fuel Naxalite recruitment.

UPSC Angle: Questions on tribal development schemes, addressing root causes of insurgency, government initiatives in LWE-affected areas, and the connection between development and internal security.