Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India's Maoist Violence Declines Sharply
The Indian government told the parliament that violence from Maoist groups has gone down a lot since 2010.
There were 1,936 violent incidents in 2010, but in 2025, there were only 218.
This means the violence has decreased by 89%.
Also, the number of people who died because of this violence has gone down by 91%.
The government has a plan to completely stop the Maoist movement by March 31, 2026.
They have been successful in killing or capturing many Maoist leaders.
The number of districts affected by this violence has also gone down from 126 in 2010 to just 11 in 2025.
The government is keeping an eye on 27 more districts to make sure the Maoists don't come back.
The government is also helping Maoists who surrender by giving them money and training.
Maoist violence in India has decreased by 89% since its peak in 2010.
Only 11 districts remain affected by Maoist violence as of 2025, with 3 being the most affected.
The government aims to eliminate the Maoist movement by March 31, 2026.
In 2025, 335 Maoists were killed, 942 were arrested, and 2,167 surrendered.
The number of affected states has reduced from 10 in 2014 to 5 in 2025.
- Who
- Indian Government and Maoist groups
- What
- Decline in Maoist violence and government efforts to eliminate it
- When
- Since 2010, with significant reductions in 2025
- Where
- India, with 11 districts currently affected
- Why
- Government initiatives and Maoist leaders being killed or surrendering
- Peak Year
- 2010
- Peak Incidents
- 1,936
- 2025 Incidents
- 218
- Peak Deaths
- 1,005
- 2025 Deaths
- 93
- Maoists Killed (2025)
- 335
- Maoists Arrested (2025)
- 942
- Maoists Surrendered (2025)
- 2,167
- Affected Districts (2010)
- 126
- Affected Districts (2025)
- 11
- Most LWE Affected Districts (2025)
- 3
- Legacy & Thrust Districts
- 27
- Target Elimination Date
- March 31, 2026
- Top Naxal Leaders Neutralized Since 2019
- 29
- Central Committee Members Killed (2025)
- 14
- Affected States (2014)
- 10
- Affected States (2025)
- 5
- CAPF Companies Deployed
- 574
- Surrender Grants (High-ranking Cadres)
- Rs 5 lakh
- Surrender Grants (Other Cadres)
- Rs 2.50 lakh
- Monthly Stipend for Surrendered Cadres
- Rs 10,000 for 3 years
Sources
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