Raipur. The problem of Naxalism in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh remained the biggest obstacle in the path of development and peace for decades. But now the picture is changing. With the joint efforts of the state government and the central security forces, a decisive battle is going on against the Naxalites in Dantewada, Bijapur and surrounding areas, the effect of which is clearly visible on the ground. A major reason for this change is development schemes like ‘Niyad Nella Nar’, which have worked as a strong link of trust between the people and the government.
Since 1977, no government had taken the Naxalite problem seriously, due to which the Naxalite problem was deepening day by day in tribal areas like Bastar where there is invaluable forest wealth, which kept affecting the rural populations, but the Modi government at the Center, taking the Naxalite problem seriously, has taken up the task of eliminating the Naxalite problem in collaboration with the state government, which is a commendable step and taking a serious aim as well as making a target, a subject to work on the target, the Vishnudev government of Chhattisgarh, under the leadership of the Home Minister of the country, Amit Shah, has done it in the last one and a half years and the mission target is to eliminate the Naxalite problems before March in the coming 2026, which the government has taken as a challenge, the way the action is going on and the encounter is going on, the state government is seriously working day and night to solve the Naxalite problem, its result is hopeful and seems to be fulfilling the target. The problems of Nagarnar in Bastar are also being resolved as soon as possible, the way the paramilitary forces and the state police are working under the guidelines of the state government The state is getting success by fighting day and night against the Naxal movement jointly and it seems that our state will soon overcome the Naxal problem and the present Vishnudev government deserves congratulations for this.
Biggest encounter: 31 Naxalites killed, 210 bunkers destroyed
Recently, the security forces carried out the biggest operation till date on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts. A total of 31 hardcore Naxalites were killed in this operation, on whom a total reward of Rs 1.72 crore was declared. Also, more than 210 Naxalite bunkers were destroyed in this operation. This encounter is considered to be the biggest and decisive action in the history of the state. Behind the success of this operation was long planning, strict strategy and indomitable courage of the security forces. This campaign has not only given a big blow to the Maoist network, but has also raised a new hope of security and peace among the local people. More than 500 Naxalites killed in one and a half years
More than 500 Naxalites have been killed in various operations conducted against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh in the last one and a half years (from about January 2024 to May 2025). About 219-257 Naxalites were killed in the entire year in 2024. Encounter figures…
16 April 2024, Kanker: 29 Naxalites killed.
4 October 2024, Dantewada-Narayanpur: 35 Naxalites killed, which was the biggest encounter of 2024.
10 May 2024, Bijapur: 12 Naxalites killed. In 2025 (January-May):
About 134-325 Naxalites have been killed in this period.
9 February 2025, Bijapur: 31 Naxalites killed.
20 March 2025, Bijapur and Kanker: 30 Naxalites killed.
21 January 2025, Gariaband: 18-27 Naxalites killed.
May 2025, Bijapur: 15-31 Naxalites killed in Operation Black Forest and other operations.
Chief Minister honors brave soldiers
After this successful operation, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai visited the remote village Galgam in Bijapur district and met the security forces involved in this operation. Praising the courage and dedication of the jawans, he said, “This success is a decisive step towards Naxalism-free Chhattisgarh. It is the result of the shared strategy and willpower of the state government and the security forces.” The Chief Minister also discussed the “Niyad Nella Naar” scheme, a special initiative launched by the government to prioritize confidence building and development in Naxal-affected areas.
What is ‘Niyad Nella Nar’ scheme? Our good village
In Gondi language, ‘Niyad Nella Nar’ means – ‘Our good village’. This scheme is being implemented by the Chhattisgarh government in those areas where the government did not have direct access for a long time due to Naxalites. The aim of this scheme is to convert security camps in Naxal-affected areas into facilitation centers and provide basic amenities like health, education, electricity, water, roads and ration to the villagers. By combining security and service together, this scheme has given rise to a new social structure in Naxal-affected areas, in which the participation of citizens has increased and the trust in the government has strengthened.
Wave of surrender: 26 hardcore Naxalites gave up arms
Due to the government’s rehabilitation policy-2025 and pressure from the security forces, an atmosphere of fear prevails among the Naxalites. The result of this is that recently 26 hardcore Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, many of whom had rewards of lakhs of rupees on their heads. These surrendered Naxalites are being given financial assistance, agricultural land, houses, and self-employment facilities by the government under rehabilitation. This initiative is a big message in this direction that there is a place in society and governance for those who leave violence and return to the mainstream.
Strategy strengthened with central support
The Chhattisgarh government is getting full support from the central government. Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given the ‘N
