Question 19GS2GS3

Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region. (Answer in 250 words)

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Extremism in north east also referred to as naxalism which developed in Naxalbari, Village of West Bengal, glue to rise of isolationism, Factors: (1) Lack of development i.e. reduced focus on north eastern states, (2) British legacy - here invaded and tribals evacuated, (3) & Immigration of refugees - from porous borders eg Rohingyas from Myanmar, (4) Supply of weapons eg china, To destabilise the stability of region, (5) Ethnic conflict eg for purpose & benefits eg Manipur (India-Va) Metei), (6) Political instability in border eg Bangladesh, impacting route connecting to Mainland, (7) Capt in Myanmar - impacting enmity with CE Area ma Kaladam MMT, (8) on transit route - of drug trafficking i.e. near golden triangle

9Rise of disablist - Making locals vulnerable to any insurgency, Strategy to tackle: (1) General awareness - by community participation, limited operation, Sadbhavana for Jammu & Kashmir: (2) Use of inner line permit - to reduce environmental degradation by huge immigrant of tourism, (3) Effective Border Management eg Smart fencing, drafting of free movement regime with Myanmar, (4) Generate employment eg MGNREGA to promote cell sustainability, (5) Promote human development eg Rashmi initiative, (6) Separate department eg DONER, (7) Police forces eg motto of one border one police force) eg Assam Rifles, (8) Agreement with Centre eg Boots Accord, Thus, need is for use of Administration, technology, community involvement for reducing extremism and promoting sustainable development

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RAKHI

AIR 652025

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GS2GS3

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Internal Security

Non state actors and Technology

Extremism in North East

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