Portal: Conflict in Chhattisgarh
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The southern districts of Chhattisgarh as well as adjoining districts in neighbouring states are the site of an ongoing conflict between the Indian Government and Naxals. The local communities in the region, who are predominantly adivasis, bear the brunt of this conflict. An overview of health in Chhattisgarh has to take into account this conflict, as it is the biggest determinant of health, especially in the southern districts.
Adivasis in Chhattisgarh conflict zone
Important politicians and political parties
- Raman Singh
- Ajit Jogi
- Mahendra Karma
- P. Chidambaram
- Indian National Congress
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha
Big Industry in Chhattisgarh conflict zone
- Chhattisgarh Mineral Policy, 2001
- Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation
- Bailadila mines
- Vedanta Aluminium Limited
- Essar Steel
- Tata Steel
Government health and other social programmes
Important legislation
Civil society in Chhattisgarh
- Jan Swasthya Sahyog
- Rupantar
- Vanavasi Chetna Ashram
- People's Union for Civil Liberties
- CGnet.in
- Save Binayak Campaign
Naxals in Chhattisgarh
- Communist Party of India (Maoist)
- Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan
- Chetna Natya Manch
- Janatana Sarkar
Anti naxal operations
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA)
- Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Seema Sahastra Bal (SSB)
- Naga Battalion
Dantewada district
- Dantewada district
- District Collector - Reena Kangale
- Superintendent of Police - Amresh Mishra
- Deputy Director of Health Services
- District forestry officer
Films on the conflict
- When The State Declares War On The People (film) – Gopal Menon
- Tainted Brotherhood (film)
