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PM Modi Highlights Transformation in Maoist-Hit Regions on 'Mann Ki Baat'

The Prime Minister emphasized progress in infrastructure, education, and sports in areas like Katejhari and Dantewada, once gripped by Maoist violence.

Overview

  • Katejhari village in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district celebrated the arrival of its first-ever bus service, symbolizing improved connectivity in a previously Maoist-affected area.
  • Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh achieved a 95% pass rate in 10th-grade exams, topping the state, and ranked sixth in 12th-grade results, marking a significant educational milestone.
  • The establishment of science labs and the success of the Bastar Olympics have fostered a passion for science and sports among children in Maoist-impacted regions.
  • Prime Minister Modi credited a collective fight against Maoism for enabling the delivery of basic facilities and fostering normalcy in affected areas.
  • The government reiterated its commitment to ending Naxalism by March 31, 2026, as the fight against it enters a decisive phase.