Bastar division has been declared Naxal-free, achieving this status before the target date of 31 March 2026
200 security camps were established in Bastar's seven districts to combat Naxalism
70 of these security camps will be converted into "Veer Shaheed Gundadhur Seva Deras" in the first phase
Each Seva Dera will provide banking facilities, Aadhaar card services, digital services, and benefits of 371 schemes from State and Central Governments
Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) and dairy facilities will be established in these Seva Deras
Every tribal family in Bastar will be provided with one cow and one buffalo through the cooperative system
A large dairy network is being developed across Bastar division within the next six months
12,211 kilometres of roads have been constructed at a cost of ₹20,557 crore
13,000 mobile towers have been planned for Naxal-affected areas, with 5,000 already installed
1,804 bank branches have been opened in Naxal-affected areas
1,321 ATMs have been installed in Naxal-affected areas
890 post offices have been opened in Naxal-affected areas
259 Eklavya Model Schools have been opened
46 ITIs and 49 Skill Development Centres have been established
More than 90,000 youth and women have received skill training
The government aims to increase Bastar's income by six times within the next five years
The goal is to make Bastar fully developed by 2031
Bastar Pandum cultural event saw participation of 45,000 people
Two Bastar Olympics have been organized, with the previous event featuring 394,000 athletes
Forest produce will be processed through cooperatives with entire profit going to tribal communities
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