New Delhi, February 1:In a strategic move to combat Naxalism, the Union Budget for 2026-27 has allocated Rs 3,610.80 crore for security and infrastructure initiatives, marking an increase of over 20 percent compared to the previous fiscal year.

This funding is part of the Home Ministry’s intensified efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) from the country by March 31, 2026. The allocation, aimed at enhancing Security Related Expenditure (SRE) and supporting the Special Infrastructure Scheme for LWE-affected regions, represents a significant push toward securing these vulnerable areas.

The Rs 3,610.80 crore set aside for this initiative is a notable rise from the revised estimate of Rs 3,006.56 crore allocated in the previous fiscal year, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing the issue head-on in the final phase of its anti-Naxalism campaign.