Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said India will be free from Naxalism by the end of this month. Addressing the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Cuttack, Odisha, Mr Shah said security forces will completely dismantle the Maoists’ dream of a Red Corridor stretching from Tirupati to Pashupatinath. He praised the contribution of CISF in anti-Naxal operations in states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The Union Home Minister said the CISF plays a crucial role in safeguarding the country’s industrial infrastructure and currently provides security to 70 airports and 361 vital installations across the country. He added that the government has decided to entrust the security of all ports to the CISF. Mr Shah also said the CISF has been made the nodal agency for drone security, and a separate vertical will be created for this purpose.
In a separate event, the Home Minister inaugurated a new sulphuric acid plant on the premises of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Limited in Paradip, Odisha. The plant has been set up at an estimated cost of 750 crore rupees. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Mr Shah said Odisha is moving steadily on the path of development and will witness growth similar to Gujarat in the coming years. He highlighted the success of the cooperative movement in India, noting that IFFCO, owned by nearly five crore farmers, plays a crucial role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector. The new sulphuric acid plant will have the capacity to produce 2000 tonnes of sulphuric acid per day. It is expected to boost industrial output while improving environmental efficiency. The plant is also likely to reduce imports of nearly six lakh metric tonnes of sulphuric acid, helping save valuable foreign exchange.
