

For instance, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrated on 31st October promotes unity in India. Several initiatives that promote alliance of civilizations and intercultural dialogue must be promoted to counter terrorism.Given the important role of educational establishments in promoting the values of non-violence, peaceful coexistence and tolerance, education must feature prominently in counter radicalization programs.Empowering and engaging with civil society and local communities can help in countering radicalization and to stop the spread of violent extremism.Ensure co-ordination among the intelligence and security agencies to check infiltration of terror activity.In view of such attacks it becomes imperative for India to check this rising menace, for which the following steps can be taken: India has been hit by terrorism since a long time, like, 1993 Bombay blasts, attack on Parliament in 2011, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Pathankot attacks etc.
