What are the measures taken by the Indian government to tackle the issue of radicalisation and extremism

Discuss the steps taken by the Indian government to counter radicalisation and extremism.
The Indian government has taken several steps to tackle the issue of radicalisation and extremism in the country. Some of these measures are:
  • The establishment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2009 to deal with cases of terrorism and extremism.
  • The enactment of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in 1967 aimed at preventing unlawful activities and dealing with terrorist activities more effectively.
  • The creation of Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) to enhance intelligence sharing among various agencies to prevent extremist activities.
  • Strengthening the border security through implementation of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) and fencing along the Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh borders.
  • The government has taken steps to create awareness about the dangers of radicalisation and extremism among the people, especially youth, through various programmes and campaigns.
  • Steps have been taken to improve community policing and strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
  • The government has been working to strengthen international cooperation to combat terrorism and extremism, including exchange of information and intelligence sharing.
  • The government has also launched programmes like 'Disha' to promote skill development and entrepreneurship among the youth, which can help in preventing them from being lured into extremist activities.
These measures have helped in curbing the spread of radicalisation and extremism in the country to a great extent.
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