India, May 20 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday outlined the Centre's road map for the development of Bastar, eradication of Maoist violence, and empowerment of tribal communities, asserting that the region was undergoing a phase of transformation and would emerge as a model of prosperity and inclusive development in five years.

Addressing a press conference during his two-day visit to Bastar, Shah said the Centre has prepared a comprehensive action plan for Bastar and other Maoism-affected areas based on three key pillars - advancing security and development simultaneously, creating scientific programmes for the welfare of youth and women, and preserving tribal culture and traditions. He said the Centre hoped to increase the a...