Maharashtra rolls out Deradicalisation Programme in wake of IS threat

Maharashtra had rolled out a deradicalisation programme for the minority community because of home-grown extremism and the global Islamic State (IS) threat.

• The program aims to bringing youth of the minority community into the mainstream and making coordinated efforts in education, sports, urban planning, law and order, skill development, women and child, social justice, and health.

The program includes:

• Opening of vyayam shalas in minority areas
• making National Cadet Corps (NCC) and
• Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) compulsory in minority schools