Key Achievements (2025)

  • Near‑Elimination of Left‑Wing Extremism (LWE)
  • Operations: Karreguttalu Hill (Chhattisgarh) – largest anti‑Naxal operation; Operation Black Forest – eliminated top Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao (Basavaraju).
  • Impact: LWE‑affected districts fell from 36 (2014) to 3 (2025).
  • Civic Outreach: Celebration of tribal festivals (Bastar Pandum, Bastar Dussehra) to counter Maoist ideology.
  • Strengthening Counter‑Terrorism Architecture
  • Operations: Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev – response to Pahalgam terror attack; dismantled terror camps.
  • Institutions: Inauguration of the Multi‑Agency Centre (MAC), Delhi for integrated intelligence.
  • International Cooperation: Launch of BHARATPOL portal in partnership with CBI for real‑time INTERPOL liaison.
  • Criminal Justice & Cyber Security Reforms
  • Strategy: 4‑P framework – Convergence, Coordination, Communication, Capacity.
  • Initiatives: e‑Zero FIR (via I4C) for swift cyber‑financial crime redressal.
  • Forensic Infrastructure: New campuses of National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Labs (CFSLs) in Raipur and Kolkata.
  • Narcotics Control & Border Management
  • NCB Seizures: 1.37 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore destroyed.
  • Major Ops: 300 kg narcotics seized at sea; 328 kg methamphetamine seized in Delhi (Operation Crystal Fortress).
  • Border Villages: Vibrant Villages Programme‑2 – outlay ₹6,839 crore to develop border villages as growth hubs.
  • Immigration Reforms: Piloted Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, launched new OCI portal and Fast Track Immigration (FTI) for trusted travellers.
  • Proactive Disaster Governance
  • Shift from reactive to ‘Zero Casualty’ model.
  • Approved mitigation projects worth ₹4,645 crore, including Urban Flood Risk Management Programme for 11 cities.
  • Cooperative Federalism & Inclusive Governance
  • Established Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to promote Indian languages in administration.
  • Revitalised Zonal Councils – resolved >80 % inter‑state disputes.
  • Announced Census 2027 in two phases with a Caste Census component.
  • Emphasised Voter List Purification (SIR) for electoral integrity.
  • Legislative Initiatives
  • 130th Constitution Amendment Bill – bars individuals in jail from holding constitutional posts and removes ministers upon detention.

Significance for India & Governance

  • Security: Shrinking LWE footprint and dismantling terror camps enhance internal stability, crucial for economic development and foreign investment.
  • Justice System: Faster FIR registration, modern forensic labs, and cyber‑crime mechanisms make the legal system more victim‑centric and efficient.
  • Border & Narcotics: Strengthened border infrastructure and drug seizures curb trans‑national crime, reducing funding channels for terrorism and organized crime.
  • Disaster Management: Proactive mitigation aligns with National Disaster Management Policy (2009), aiming for zero loss of life.
  • Federalism: Revitalised Zonal Councils and language promotion foster cooperative governance, essential for a diverse federation.

Related Constitutional / Legal Provisions

  • Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty (relevant to ‘Zero Casualty’ disaster policy).
  • Article 324 – Powers of the Election Commission (linked to voter list purification).
  • 130th Constitution Amendment Bill – Proposed amendment to Articles 102 & 191 (disqualification of legislators).
  • Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 – Aligns with Foreigners Act, 1946 and Passports Act, 1967.

Exam‑Relevant Points

  • Remember the three LWE‑affected districts in 2025.
  • Key operations: Karreguttalu Hill, Operation Black Forest, Operation Sindoor, Operation Mahadev, Operation Crystal Fortress.
  • New institutions: MAC, BHARATPOL portal, NFSU campuses, CFSLs.
  • Financial figures: ₹4,800 crore drug value destroyed; ₹6,839 crore Vibrant Villages‑2 outlay; ₹4,645 crore disaster mitigation.
  • Legislative move: 130th Constitution Amendment Bill.

Drishti Mains Question: How do the reforms in criminal justice, cyber security, and forensic science initiated in 2025 aim to create a more victim‑centric and efficient legal system?