J’khand sends development plan for Maoist-infested districts

Latehar,Palamau,Chatra,Giridih,West and East Singhbhum districts,Lohardaga,Gumla,Bokaro and Garwah are among the 34 districts in the country shortlisted by the

Planning Commission for preparing the IAP,officials said.

Besides seeking plans from the most affected districts,the Planning Commission has also reportedly engaged studies to learn about governance and implementation of these schemes.

“The plan covers development in sectors like agriculture,irrigation and roads,” Palamau Deputy Commissioner Amitabh Kaushal said.

The plan would also ensure employment and active participation of the people in development,hindered with the Maoists often imposing statewide shutdowns.

The ultras have destroyed a large number of culverts,school and community buildings in the last nine years and extorted money from contractors doing roadworks. Several construction companies have also lost machinery worth crores of rupees in Naxalite violence.