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2. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. (copy)
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5. History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as Industrial revolution, World wars, Redrawal of national boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, Political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
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A.7. Government initiatives for regions affected by extremism

Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme

  • This Scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’. 
  • Under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, the central Govt. reimburses the State Governments of 10 LWE affected States Security Related Expenditure of 70 districts relating to training and operational needs of security forces, ex-gratia payment to the family of civilians/security forces killed/injured in LWE violence, compensation to Left Wing Extremist cadres who surrendered per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the concerned State Government, community policing, Security-related infrastructure for village defence committees and publicity materials.

Special Central Assistance (SCA) for most LWE affected districts

  • This Scheme was approved in 2017 and is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’. 
  • The main objective of the Scheme is to fill the critical gaps in Public infrastructure and Services, which are emergent.

Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS)

  • This Scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’.
  • Under the scheme, funds are provided to States for strengthening the Infrastructure related to Security.

Scheme of Fortified Police stations

  • The Ministry had sanctioned the construction of 400 Fortified Police Stations in 10 LWE affected States.

Assistance to Central Agencies for LWE management Scheme

  • This Scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’. 
  • Under the Scheme, assistance is provided to Central Agencies (CAPFs/IAF, etc) for strengthening infrastructure and hiring charges for Helicopters.

Civic Action Programme (CAP)

  • This Scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’ to bridge the gaps between Security Forces and local people through personal interaction and bring the human face of SFs before the local population. 
  • The Scheme has been very successful in achieving its goal.

Media Plan

  • This Scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the Umbrella Scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’. 
  • The Maoists have been misguiding and luring the innocent tribals/ local population in LWE affected areas by their poor-friendly revolution through petty incentives or by following their coercive strategy. Their false propaganda is targeted against the security forces and the democratic setup. 
  • Therefore, the Government is implementing this Scheme in LWE affected areas. Under the scheme activities like Tribal Youth Exchange programs organized by NYKS, radio jingles, documentaries, pamphlets, etc. are being conducted.

Road Requirement Plan-I (RRP-I) for LWE affected areas

  • This Scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways for improving road connectivity in 34 LWE affected districts of 8 States i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh

Road Connectivity Project for LWE affected areas (RCPLWE)

  • The Government approved this scheme in 2016 to further improve road connectivity in LWE affected States. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal Ministry for this project.

LWE Mobile Tower Project

  • To improve mobile connectivity in the LWE areas, the Government 2014 approved the installation of mobile towers in LWE affected States.

Aspirational District

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with the monitoring Aspirational districts program in 35 LWE affected districts.