India, March 24 -- Around 15 Maoists are active in the areas along the borders of Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday.

As per the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme of the Central Government, at present, only Kandhamal district is considered Left-wing Extremism (LWE) affected in the State, he said, while replying to a question from Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati.

Eight other districts - Boudh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Rayagada - are considered legacy and thrust (L&T) districts, he said.

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