India, June 28 -- The Indian Railways and Chhattisgarh government are at work to lay train tracks and start rail services inside the state's Bastar region. Railway authorities are conducting surveys before preparing a detailed project report(DPR). Once complete - it will be the first time train services will start in areas that have been for decades a red corridor. The Centre and the state government's have plans of developing the Bastar region and making it accessible to all in line with the Centre's aim of eliminating Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

But there is a problem.

Those conducting surveys in Naxal violence affected districts are facing protests and attacks, allegedly by Maoists supported groups.

The Chairman of the Railway Board...