Centre designates Legacy Thrust Territories:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) after major operational gains against Naxalism.
- Legacy Thrust Territories are previously Naxal-affected districts identified by the Union Government for continued security presence and focused developmental intervention, even after major decline in insurgent activities.
- The framework ensures that gains achieved against Left Wing Extremism are not reversed.
- Earlier, nearly 200 districts were affected by LWE (around 2000).
- By 2025, the number declined to 38 districts.
- Currently, only 7 districts remain on the LWE list:
- 5 in Chhattisgarh
- 1 in Jharkhand
- 1 in Odisha
- These and other formerly affected districts are being brought under the Legacy Thrust framework for sustained monitoring.
- Aim:
- Prevent resurgence of Naxalism after operational successes.
- Ensure smooth transition from security-led operations to governance-led development.
- Consolidate peace through infrastructure, administration, and socio-economic integration.
