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)

Intricate inter-play of diverse factors in extremism in North East Odisha North East Region (1) Susceptible nature of porous borders causing illegal migration leading to apprehension about diluted economic opportunities and cultural erosion. g Eviction drives in Assam, ULFA a Organized Crime flourishing including drugs, arms and human trafficking. c Free Movement Regime (3) Unholy nexus between mafia, bureaucrats and politicians for personal gain causing breach of public trust. g NSCN (I-M) in Nagaland. (4) Covert support by China in training and supporting extremists (5) lack of infrastructural and economic opportunities g Only in 2005, 4 capital states of North East have been connected by Railways. (6) Difficult terrain makes it expensive for security forces to flush out extremists (7) Presence of Golden Triangle causing India to act both as transit and destination for drugs

Multi-layered strategy required I. Law and Order Maintenance (1) Strengthening of security forces g Assam Rifles, Kashmiri Rifles. (8) Frequent and effective operations g Operation Hat Pursuit of 2015 (3) eliminating threat at its bud g drone attacks on militias in Myanmar (4) Promoting adequate use of AFSPA in volatile regions II. Development Front (1) Improving infrastructure via PPP g Rim-Devino (2) More economic opportunities g schools, hospitals, industries. (3) Completion of international projects g IMT Multi-modal project (4) winning Hearts and mind of people g operation Samwad SAMADHAN strategy along with objective surveillance in help maintain peace in India's land of kissing sun - NE.