Uncover the critical link between development and security in India’s most challenging regions. This essential volume offers an expert assessment of human development and state security issues in Naxal-affected districts, particularly those impacting Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Gain deep insights into how social justice, equitable resource access, and addressing poverty are intertwined with law and order challenges. A must-read for professionals, policymakers, and researchers focused on India’s internal security, rural development, and the pursuit of social equity for marginalized communities.