Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Modi: Naxalism's Decline; 'Red Corridor' Transforms into 'Green Corridor'
Prime Minister Modi announced that Naxalism is declining in India.
Once a major problem in 125 districts, it's now limited to only 20.
He stated that areas previously known as the 'Red Corridor' are now becoming zones of development, or 'Green Corridors.'
He highlighted that young people affected by Naxalism are now helping India progress, and the tribal communities are benefiting from the changes.
Naxalism has significantly decreased, affecting only 20 districts now.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day.
The 'Red Corridor' is transforming into a 'Green Corridor' of development.
Youth, previously impacted by Naxalism, are now contributing to India's development.
Tribals are moving away from leftist terror and towards development.
- Who
- Prime Minister Modi.
- What
- Naxalism reduced to 20 districts, development in former red corridor.
- When
- Independence Day address.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To highlight progress and development in formerly Naxal-affected areas.
Former Naxal Areas
Development Areas
Impact
Former Naxal Areas
Areas previously affected by Naxalism.
Development Areas
Areas seeing increased development.
- Event
- Independence Day Address
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Modi
- Naxalism Impact
- Reduced to 20 districts
- Former Term
- Red Corridor
- Current Term
- Green Corridor
Sources
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