The Maoist insurgency in India, like a hydra with many heads, persists despite ongoing security operations and development efforts. Analyse.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security

6. The Maoist insurgency in India, like a hydra with many heads, persists despite ongoing security operations and development efforts. Analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India

Why the question: Two jawans of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were killed Sunday afternoon after Maoists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting their truck near Timapuram village in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. Key Demand of the question: To write about the challenges posed by Maoism and government’s counter-insurgency measures but the need for further vigil and action to successfully overcome it. Directive word: Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by citing stats about the trends of Maoism and Maoist violence. Body: First, write the about the challenges posed by Maoist insurgency to internal security of India. Write how the Naxalist movement still remains a potent threat to the internal security of India in the various ways. Cite examples and data to substantiate your points. Next, write about various measures taken by the government to tackle Maoist violence, successes and limitations of the same. Next, suggest various measures that are further required to tackle this issue. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward on taking a multi-pronged approach to defeat Maoism.

Why the question:

Two jawans of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were killed Sunday afternoon after Maoists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting their truck near Timapuram village in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the challenges posed by Maoism and government’s counter-insurgency measures but the need for further vigil and action to successfully overcome it.

Directive word:

Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by citing stats about the trends of Maoism and Maoist violence.

First, write the about the challenges posed by Maoist insurgency to internal security of India. Write how the Naxalist movement still remains a potent threat to the internal security of India in the various ways. Cite examples and data to substantiate your points.

Next, write about various measures taken by the government to tackle Maoist violence, successes and limitations of the same.

Next, suggest various measures that are further required to tackle this issue.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward on taking a multi-pronged approach to defeat Maoism.