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CHHATTISGARH

UNSEEN, UNTOUCHED AND THE PEACEKEEPERS

Chhattisgarh located in Central India is known for its
dense forest, rich mineral resources and vibrant tribal Free medical camps
culture. However, it has also become one of the Sports activities for tribal youth
epicenter of left wing extremism (LWE) or Naxalism in Distribution of daily essentials
India. The routes of naxalism Skill training and awareness drives (eg. swatch
Bharat, health and hygiene, digital literacy etc.)

ASSISTING IN ELECTIONS AND LAW & ORDER

During General or state elections CRPF provide security
for peaceful elections, especially in areas where maoists
call for election boycotts. CRPF is also called upon for
crowd control, disaster management and law and order
maintenance

REHABILITATION AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING

Through regular engagement with villagers and youth
in Chhattisgarh trace CRPF builds trust in state missionaries. CRPF supports
back to the early 1980’s when moist group from surrender and rehabilitation policies for Ex- Maoists.
neighboring States begin infiltrating the Bastar region,
particularly Dantewada, Bijapur and sukama. By the late Many camps have CRPF schools and supports
1990 and early 2000’s naxalism had taken deep roots in education in tribal regions where no facilities existed
the Bastar division. earlier, there by giving the future generations a chance to
have a normal life and work hand-in-hand with
Since 2003, Central reserve police force the premier mainstream population of our nation.
internal security agency has been entrusted with the task
of anti-naxal operations in the state of Chhattisgarh. Despite being naxal affected and unexplored,
CRPF carries out area domination, search operations, Chhattisgarh is one of the most naturally diverse and
road opening patrols and counter ambush operations to cultural rich state in India. It offers everything from dense
ensure security and control in lawless zones. Specialized untouched forests and waterfalls to tribal traditions,
units like cobra trained in jungle warfare are deployed in communities and archaeological treasures that takes us
Chhattisgarh specifically for this purpose. Apart from this back in time. Some of its major tourist attractions are:-
, CRPF plays many other roles in Chhattisgarh.
WATERFALLS
PROTECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Chitrakote Waterfalls: The horseshoe shaped waterfall
on the Indrāvati river located near Jagdalpur is famous
CRPF ensures the security of roads, bridges, schools, for its impressive
health centers and government construction works in
naxal affected areas. Their presence enables safe
implementation of welfare schemes, electricity, mobile
Connectivity, School functioning etc.

SUPPORT TO CIVIL ADMINISTRATION

CRPF also conducts civic action programs such as