Doctrine of “SAMADHAN’

•  The Home Minister has enunciated an operational strategy ‘SAMADHAN’ to fight Left Wing Extremism.
• The elements of this strategy are S for Smart Leadership, A for Aggressive Strategy, M for Motivation and Training, A for Actionable Intelligence, D for Dashboard-based Key Result Areas and Key Performance Indicators, H for Harnessing Technology, A for Action Plan for Each Theatre and N for No access to Financing.

Analysis:

• Naxal problem can't be resolved through 'silver bullets' or through any shortcut, but through short-term, medium-term and long-term solutions.
• Residential camps of security forces should be well equipped with power, water facility and better connectivity. There is need to depute shadow intelligence officers to track prominent targets associated with Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
• Forces will be equipped with smart guns featuring triggers activated by biometrics. Analysis of attacks, intelligence from surrendered Naxals, inspiring leadership should be developed
• Ministry of Home Affairs has assisted the States through various schemes for Capacity Building. Under the SRE(Security Related Expenditure) Scheme, reimbursement of security-related expenses, such as exgratia, transportation, training, honorarium for SPOs etc, was done by the Central Government in 106 districts of 10 States. In the financial year 2016-17, the Home Ministry has reimbursed Rs 210 crore.
• Under the Special Infrastructure Scheme, 122.13 crores was given to strengthen the special forces of 6 States. Apart from this, a sum of 24 crores was provided for setting up 16 CIAT schools in 6 States. More than 4000 police personnel are being trained every year by Army and Greyhounds.
• Similarly, under the Fortified Police Station Scheme, the Central Government has made available Rs. 624 crores to the States for the construction of 400 Fortified Police Stations in 10 States.
• LWE Affected States have been sanctioned 56 IRB(Indian Reserve batallion) and 10 SIRB(Special Indian Reserve batallion). States have been given these sanctions to increase their force resources. The SIRB is a major step towards providing security for the State's infrastructure projects, especially in these sensitive areas.
• Alongside aggressive operations, road construction works, setting up of telecommunication, power and railway facilities in the remote areas will be expedited. Government has also stressed for befitting strategies during the security operations and enhanced intelligence in tackling the Maoists.
• Economic resources play an important role in any war — only when money is available is it possible to buy, eat, drink and possess ammunition and weapons. Therefore, choking the financial resources of the left wing extremists is the most basic mantra in this fight.

By: Vishal