Fostering Ethical Resilience: The Role of Social Integration in Countering Extremism
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President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes the significance of ethical values and societal engagement in reintegrating youth from conflict-affected zones into the national mainstream.
In a recent address at the 'Seva Samman Parv' in Chhattisgarh, the President of India underscored the critical importance of ethical foundation-building in the youth, particularly those transitioning away from the influence of extremism. The discourse highlights a multidimensional approach to internal security: where economic development is the physical objective, the inculcation of human values serves as the psychological anchor for long-term peace and stability.
Extremism, such as Maoist insurgency, often thrives in socio-economic vacuums where a lack of institutional trust and opportunity leaves youth vulnerable to radical ideologies. The President’s call for 'service to the nation' is not merely an appeal for patriotism; it is a policy imperative for social re-integration. For youth who have been detached from formal societal structures, the transition to the mainstream requires more than rehabilitation packages—it demands an environment where educational institutions and civil society act as conduits for moral guidance and character building.
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