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Operation Homecoming: Tackling the Maoist Insurgency

Operation Homecoming: Tackling the Maoist Insurgency. U niting the past with the present: Unveiling a new Future. what IS TERRORISM?. Terror is derived from the Latin word “Terrere" meaning “to f righten.”. Terrorism is the use of violence by non state actors for political ends

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Operation Homecoming: Tackling the Maoist Insurgency

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  1. Operation Homecoming: Tackling the Maoist Insurgency Uniting the past with the present: Unveiling a new Future

  2. what IS TERRORISM? • Terror is derived from theLatin word “Terrere" meaning “to frighten.” • Terrorism is the use of violence by non state actors for political ends • and creating terror in the minds of innocent people. • Terrorism is one of the manifestation of increased lawlessness and cult of violence. • Terrorists have no religion, no concept of communal or social • harmony and value for human life as no religion propagates terrorism • or hatred.

  3. External Terrorism(Al-Qaeda, HuJI) • Internal Terrorism(Maoists, ULFA) The Latter: more frequent and more devastating Internal External

  4. The internal terrorism in India has been dominated by the Maoist’s or the Naxals. • Casualty from Maoist attacks is at par or greater than those from external terrorist outfits. THE BOTTOM LINE: RED ALERT THE THREAT IS CLOSER THAN WE REALISE!!!

  5. Who Are The Naxals ???? • The word Naxal, Naxalite or Naxalwadi is a • generic term used to refer to various militant, • communist group operating in different parts • of India. • Till date , the government of India and the • governments of various states have used the • security approach in tackling the Maoist • menace instead of redressing the grievances of • the tribal people, who provide a support base • To the Naxal movement.

  6. Why Should the idea be implemented.???

  7. Facts and figures… • Odisha- One of the worst Maoist affected states in India. • Naxal stronghold over Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri , Gajapati, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur Sundargarh, Nayagarh, Jajpur(KBK region),etc. • 48% poverty which means 17 million people are below the poverty line . • These districts figure among 150 of the most backward districts as identified by the Planning Commission

  8. Sundergarh Mayurbhanj Keonjhar Deogarh Sambalpur Bargarh Dhenkanal Jajpur Bolangir Nuapada 11 Nayagarh Kandhamal 2 Kalahandi Ganjam Nabarangpur Rayagada Gajapati Koraput NAXAL INCIDENTS 2011 UPTO 15th Nov 89 Malkangiri 27 14 4 05 12 00 3 03 03 01 09 08 01 01 01 19 OUT OF 30 DISTRICTS ARE NAXAL HIT. SHOCKING ISN'T IT???

  9. WHAT’S THE RIGHT WAY TO GO? WAR An Eye for an Eye will make the whole World Blind!!!! So…..

  10. Naxal problem continues to be singular most important threat to internal security of the country. "We need to cripple Naxalite forces with all the means at our command.” "...we cannot rest in peace till we have eliminated this virus.” Prime Minister Speaks… Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India 10

  11. Government’s Approach ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES b. Modernization of state Police in terms of modern weaponry, latest communication equipment, Supply of Mine Protected Vehicles etc. a. Deployment of 58 battalions of Central Para Military Forces(CPMF) and 10 battalions of Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (COBRA) d. Under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme,2005assistance is provided for expenditure relating to insurance, training and operational needs of Security forces, as also for Left Wing Extremist cadres who surrender in accordance with the surrender and rehabilitation policy. c. Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy- The rehabilitation package inter alia includes a stipend of Rs. 2,000 for three years, vocational training, immediate grant of Rs. 1.5 lakhand incentives for surrender of weapons.

  12. 2. DEVELOPMENTAL MEASURES • Under Prime Minister Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY), a provision of Rs. 2,000 crore has been made in 2010-2011 to provide • connectivity to Naxal hit areas. • Ministry of Tribal Affairs has • released an amount of Rs. 499.99 crore as additional Central Assistance for construction of hostels and Ashram School buildings. • National Rural Health Mission • (NRHM), Mahatma Gandhi National • Rural Employment Guarantee • Act (MGNREGA) and many other schemes are also in operation. • However, the benefit of these schemes does not reach the target groups due to lack of proper implementation and a communication gap between the government and the target groups.

  13. Analysis of the Government’s Measures… State wise details of Maoists surrendered in 2009- 2010: • Dismal surrender rate • More emphasis on curbing the movement • No effort made to reintegrate the disenchanted • Maoists into the mainstream of the society

  14. Limitations of the Government Schemes Financial incentives are not lucrative enough. It does not address the rehabilitation needs of minors who were coerced into the Maoist fold. The rehabilitation policy does not ensure permanent source of livelihood. No efforts made to relocate the surrendered Maoists to avoid backlash and threat to life. It does not envisage protection for the families of surrendered Maoists.

  15. Lets Get Cracking… What is the proposed idea?

  16. What India Wants???

  17. Measures to be taken:- Enhance financial incentives: more Maoists would surrender and reintegrate with mainstream society.

  18. Addressing educational and vocational needs: Ensuring education under safe and neutral conditions in a culturally compatible manner.

  19. Providing gainful employment: Ensuring employment to surrendered Maoists for a period of 5 years to avoid their relapse into Maoist activities.

  20. Entrepreneurial Ventures: Making the environment conducive for surrendered Maoists to start their entrepreneurial ventures and removing the bottlenecks that might crop up in the process.

  21. Relocation and protection policy: Surrendered hard core Maoists who face the biggest backlash should be relocated with families in big cities under anonymous conditions to avoid threat to their lives as well as their families.

  22. “The task lying ahead is Daunting The path ahead is treacherous How the militants will be wooed Let’s see the mission will be implemented by WHO? WHO?? WHO??? GOVERNMENT??? VOLUNTARY CITIZEN GROUPS, NGOs??? CORPORATES??? STAKEHOLDERS’ CONTRIBUTION

  23. Presently the district administration is entrusted with the task of administrating the policy. Entry of NGOs is restricted. But civil society activists and NGOs must be made part of the screening and rehabilitation committee to make it more inclusive and broad based. Civil society organizations comprising of intellectuals, Eminent citizens, businessmen, politicians, spiritual leaders And NGOs need to step forward and mediate between the Government and the Maoists. As the society is the breeding ground of terrorism, ultimately the response thereto can only emerge from within the same society.

  24. All said and done; let’s have a look at the course of action Lest the mission remains a fiction This surely will raise a number of brows Still we steal a march; look at the implementation being done HOW? HOW?? HOW???

  25. Stage 1-breaking the ground Create a powerful Task Force that would look into the operations and functioning of the proposal. Popularize the objectives of the proposal, seek attention and muster support from the public. Officials from the legislative, executive and judicial machinery of the stateto be made an integral part of the Task Force.

  26. The course of action to be planned by the Task force in collaboration with NGOs and Self-help Groups operational in Naxal affected districts. The NGOs to get constant support and protection from police to tackle any backlash from the Maoist forces. The first phase to be concluded with negotiations with the disillusioned Maoists and proposing the above mentioned Surrender and Rehabilitation Schemes.

  27. Stage 2- treading the path The proposals would be executed by voluntary citizen groups. These groups would be trained by the government agencies, NGOs and media professionals, facilitated by corporate funding made available as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These groups would stage street plays, write in media, distribute pamphlets, make documentaries and short films and screen them in schools, colleges, community centers and other vulnerable areas.

  28. During promotion of the schemes the benefits of the surrender packages would be given special emphasis to make it more lucrative and tempting.

  29. Stage 3- wading through The surrendered rebels would be provided with financial incentives to reclaim their lives with dignity.

  30. Emphasis will be given on educational and vocational training of the young surrendered Maoists. Utmost care would be taken to conceal the identity of the surrendered Maoists to prevent threat to their lives by relocating them to bigger cities under anonymous conditions. The surrendered Maoists would be given employment opportunities and health care by bringing them under the purview of other developmental social schemes like MGNREGA , NRHM etc.

  31. BUDGET…

  32. Following are the details of funds released to the States under Security related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, inter alia, including the amount reimbursed for surrender and rehabilitation of Maoists: (Figures in Rs. Crore)

  33. A corpus fund would be established with contributions from civil society and large corporations. Regular grants should be given by the state and central governments. The corpus fund should not come under the ambit of the income tax.

  34. Composition of the fund: • Grants from government- Rs 30,000 • Donations: • Voluntary citizen groups-Rs 20,000 • Corporate houses- Rs 30,000 • Miscellaneous receipts- Rs 20,000 • Utilization of funds: • Education and vocational training- Rs 20,000 • Relocation and housing- Rs.40,000 • Healthcare- Rs.20,000 • Miscellaneous Expenditure- Rs.20,000 Forecast of expenditure to address the rehabilitation of each surrendered Maoist: Rs.1,00,000

  35. Who will benefit from this proposal???

  36. The main beneficiaries of our proposal will be the disenchanted naxals who are desirous to rejoin the mainstream of the society. It would also provide the marginal tribes, who are worst hit by the naxal menace, with the opportunity to lead socially enriched lives.

  37. The government, freed of the security challenges in naxal hit areas, will be able to focus solely on the development of these areas to permanently redress the grievances of its inhabitants.

  38. The corporate houses will also benefit from the • proposal as they will be able to operate in a secured • and stable environment. • Lastly, the entire society would benefit as it would • be freed of mindless violence and will get a conducive • environment for its overall growth and development.

  39. Vision with action can change the World…

  40. T H A N K Y O U Endeavour by:- Pallavi Panigrahi Harisankar Mahapatra SAI International School, Bhubaneswar

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