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Chhattisgarh demands continuation of special assistance scheme for Maoist insurgency affected districts


Chhattisgarh demands continuation of special assistance scheme for Maoist insurgency affected districts

Chhattisgarh has urged the Centre to continue a special assistance scheme for the Maoist insurgency-hit districts to enhance infrastructure there, officials said on Saturday.

Officials said the scheme was launched in 2017-18 to enhance security related infrastructure in these districts.

The demand for its continuation was raised during a gathering the Union home ministry held with representatives of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh , Bihar, Maharashtra and Telangana on Friday.

“Though the scheme was intended for 3 years, the Chhattisgarh government requested its continuation. within the first year, Chhattisgarh got ₹5 crore for every district... ₹33.33 crore each for eight districts was provided within the second and third year. This year, we got ₹14.5 crore each for every district hence we requested continuation of the funds because many security-related infrastructures are being inbuilt these districts,” said special director general (planning), Chhattisgarh Police, RK Vij.

Vij added sectoral allocation of the cash to eight districts includes around 35% for roads.

“The fund is extremely important for a state like Chhattisgarh because we've a maximum number of Maoist affected districts and infrastructure is extremely important in these areas,” Vij added.
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