despite the continued violence in 2011, the most recent central government campaign to contain and reduce the militant naxalite presence appears to be having some success, the 2011 toll of 447 civilians and 142 security personnel killed having been nearly 50% lower than the 2010 toll. some states experiencing this sharp reduction in naxalite hostilities, such as madhya pradesh, attribute their success to their use of iap funds for rural development.