<h1>India Launches Program to Transform 115 Backward Districts by 2022, Focus on Development and Security.</h1> The Government of India has initiated a program to transform 115 backward districts by 2022, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Senior officials, termed Prabhari officers, are assigned to each district to coordinate efforts with state representatives. The initiative aims to improve the Human Development Index through convergence of central and state government efforts, utilizing available funds, including District Mineral funds and flexi-funds. The Niti Aayog, in partnership with Andhra Pradesh, is implementing a real-time monitoring system to track progress. The program also focuses on improving security in districts affected by extremism and terrorism.