India, Feb. 23 -- For decades, the forested region of Bastar in Chhattisgarh stood as one of India's most challenging conflict zones, where underdevelopment, isolation, and insurgency fed into one another. Today, however, the region is witnessing a decisive and historic transformation.

Guided by a clear national vision articulated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and implemented on the ground under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the Government of Chhattisgarh has adopted a comprehensive strategy aimed not merely at containing violence but at eliminating Naxalism entirely by March 31, 2026.

This time-bound commitment marks a defining shift in policy orientation. The objective is no longer limited to security management;...