During his Budget speech in state Assembly on Monday, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced formation of a dedicated force called 'Bastar Tigers' in all seven districts for Maoist insurgency-hit Bastar division. "Priority in recruitment will be given to local youth from remote villages," he said. Baghel added that ₹92 crore have been allocated for hiring 2,800 personnel for the force.