The Union Cabinet has approved a special development plan for 35 districts affected by Naxalites (militants) to address issues like sanitation and drinking water. Under the special plan, each of the districts would get Rs 250 million [US$ 5.5 million] every year for health care, schooling, sanitation and drinking water. The government Planning Commission will monitor the results. A committee, consisting of the District Collector, the Deputy Superintendent of Police and Forest Development Officer, together will village councils, are in charge of implementation. Source: Economic Times, 25 Nov 2010
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