Naxalites Surrendered in Chhattisgarh

• 27 Aug 2024

Why in News?

Recently, Twenty-five Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. They were active in Gangloor and Bhairamgarh area committees of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Key Points

• According to the officials, they surrendered, citing disillusionment with the empty Maoist ideology and the atrocities inflicted on tribal communities by the leaders of the outlawed movement.
• The Chhattisgarh government has a rehabilitation policy for Naxalites to bring them into the mainstream.
  • They have created an environment of equality and development by providing roads, health services, water and other facilities in villages under the Niyad Nellanar scheme.

Niyad Nellanar Scheme

• Niyad Nellanar, meaning “aapka achcha gaon” or “your good village” is the local Dandami dialect (spoken in south Bastar).
• Under this scheme, amenities and benefits will be provided in villages located within 5 kilometers of security camps in Bastar region.
  • 14 new security camps have been set up in Bastar. These camps will also help to facilitate the implementation of the new scheme. Around 25 basic amenities will be provided in such villages under Niyad Nellanar.