Naxal Affected Districts List: After detailed consultation with Naxal-affected state governments, the central government removed Ranchi and Gumla from the list of Naxal-affected districts. This is part of a periodic review of security threats, based on progress in peace-building efforts and a decline in Naxal activity.
Now, West Singhbhum tops the list in Jharkhand among the “severely Naxal-affected districts“, followed by other regions like Bokaro, Chatra, Giridih, Latehar, and Lohardaga.
The updated list was prepared by the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It includes inputs from states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Odisha. The removal of Ranchi and Gumla signals the improved law-and-order situation and potentially paves the way for increased development programmes.
Naxal Affected Districts Listβ
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Ranchi and Gumla have been officially removed from the list of Naxal-affected districts.
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West Singhbhum now tops the list of severely affected districts in Jharkhand.
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The revision was made under the SRE scheme for LWE-affected areas by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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The move reflects improved security and potential for infrastructure and welfare development.
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The revised list was based on a 2023 assessment, including states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and West Bengal.
Analysis & Implications
π Decline in Naxal Activity
This update reflects the success of coordinated counter-insurgency operations, better state-centre cooperation, and socioeconomic outreach in these districts.
ποΈ Development Opportunities
Exiting the Naxal list means Ranchi and Gumla could see relaxed security restrictions, which may accelerate infrastructure and industrial projects.
π Continuous Review
The dynamic nature of Naxalism requires regular updates. The 2025 list was a result of multi-layered evaluation involving local intelligence, security metrics, and development indicators.
This development marks a positive turn in Jharkhandβs security narrative and opens new doors for economic growth. With more districts likely to follow suit in future reviews, the fight against Left-Wing Extremism shows strong signs of long-term success.
Source : Prabhat Khabar
