"Steps are being taken to cope with new challenges. We are trying to handle this problem," Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said here.
Speaking at the 87th annual session of the Assocham, he addressed the concerns of the captains of industry and assured them of all help from the Centre.
With Maoist activities proving to be a major roadblock to attracting foreign direct investments into proposed development projects, Patil said 37,000 para-military personnel and officers have been deployed in Naxal-hit states.
He promised the captains of industry all help in matters of security. On the issue of providing incentives to entrepreneurs to go to affected areas, Patil said the matter had to be discussed with concerned ministers and the Prime Minister as well.
