Civic Action Programme is one of the many programmes envisaged by the Govt. of India to act as a bridge between the Security forces and the local people. The immediate necessary requirements of the populace are met through various programmes which are area specific and need based. Winning the hearts & minds is the basic essence of works undertaken during Civic Action.
The works under CAP are not necessarily an augmentation of the developmental works carried out in the area. Its main thrust must be on factors which affect the upliftment of youth the below poverty line & unemployed families as well as community as a whole.
Broad guidelines have been issued by MHA, which are as follows: