Few regions in India have suffered as much pain as Bastar, and few today show as much promise. For decades, this tribal heartland of Chhattisgarh lived under the shadow of violence and isolation . Today, the conversation is changing. Farmers can reach markets, children attend school without fear, and families access welfare benefits that once seemed out of reach.

This change has been made possible by joint efforts. The Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has extended full support to end Maoist violence . The moment is symbolic, as the Prime Minister just marked his 75th birthday while Chhattisgarh prepares to celebrate 25 years of Statehood in November. These milestones remind us that Bastar’s developmental revival is both a State and national achievement.

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