Chhattisgarh

• 24 Jul 2024

Chhattisgarh Government and Operation Prahar

Why in News?

Since the first tribal Chief Minister took office in Chhattisgarh, there has been a fivefold increase in the killings, arrests, and surrenders of Naxalites. 

• This has been accompanied by serious allegations of arbitrary state power and staged encounters as part of "Operation Prahar".

Key Points

• Operation Prahar: This is an ongoing counter-insurgency operation targeting Maoists in Chhattisgarh.
• Objective and Strategy: The main goal of Operation Prahar is to target and neutralize key Maoist leaders who are believed to be brainwashing and recruiting local youth. 
  • The operation has been intensified recently and will continue to expand across Chhattisgarh​.
• Impact on Local Population: While the operation targets Maoist insurgents, there have been concerns about its impact on local Adivasi communities, with reports of non-Maoist Adivasis being affected during the operations​​.

Viksit Bharat Budget Blueprint

Why in News?

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that a clear glimpse of ‘Amritkal Vision - 2047’ is visible in the Union Budget, 2024. 

Key Points: 

• Chhattisgarh’s Provision: The budget allocates Rs.1.52 lakh crore for agriculture, promising a new revolution in employment and prosperity for farmers.
• Mudra Loan and Internships: The plan includes increasing Mudra loans from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh and providing internships to 5 crore youth in top companies.
• Women and Girls: Rs. 3 lakh crore is allocated for schemes benefiting women and girls, promoting economic independence and social security.
• This budget aims to make Chhattisgarh ‘Aatmnirbhar’ and prosperous, aligning with the vision of a developed India.