Question 3Elaborate and suggestGS1GS1
"The resource curse of Eastern and Central India has been a crucial driver of LWE". Elaborate and suggest measures for sustainable and inclusive development of the region. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
According to Ministry of Home affairs data, Chattisgarh & Jharkhand were the top 2 states with highest number of LWE related deaths, signifying the concentration of LWE in red corridor.
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Main Body
Resource curse of Eastern & Central India is crucial driver of LWE
[Diagram: Map of India with red corridor region shaded/hatched, labeled 'red corridor diagram']
1Eastern & Central India have rich resources of minerals like coal, iron, manganese, aluminium, etc but paradoxically resource itself has become cause for exploitation of these resource rich tribal areas
(ex) Niyamgiri hills - Aluminium based resources
2It leads to destruction of traditional way of livelihood & top down government policies
3Xaxa Committee report highlights poor implementation of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement act, Forest rights Act, etc in these areas
4Failure of land reform & illegal land alienation & displacement due to developmental projects
Measures for inclusive development
1Clear, hold & develop strategy: Use development as a tool to win back the people support
2Aspirational district program - MoHA is tasked with its implementation in 35 LWE districts
3PM PVTG Development mission - provide basic necessities like housing, water, etc to tribals
4Media related initiatives - Tribal youth exchange program, etc
5Educational empowerment (ex) Roshni scheme, Ekalavya residential school
6Economic emancipation - ex: Andhra pradesh rubber cultivation initiative
Therefore through strategies of Winning Hearts & Mind alone can root cause of LWE be addressed
— Sachin
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Conclusion
Therefore through strategies of Winning Hearts & Mind alone can root cause of LWE be addressed
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Diagram
Outline map of India with the red corridor region shaded/hatched, labeled 'red corridor diagram'
- Use of MHA data
- Diagram of red corridor
- Case study of Niyamgiri hills
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Topper
Sachin
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Poverty and Developmental issues
Left Wing Extremism and Resource Curse
Writing Stats
256
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone