Chhattisgarh

• 23 May 2024

Rehabilitation Policy for Naxalites

Why in News?

Recently, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the Naxalites to join the mainstream and sought suggestions from them for a new rehabilitation policy upon surrender.

Key Points

• According to the Deputy CM, all doors are open for talks with the Maoists. The state government has created an environment of equality and development by providing roads, health services, water and other facilities in villages under the Niyad Nellanar scheme.
  • Anti-Naxal operations and encounters were only a small part of the state government's efforts to ensure overall development of the Naxalite- affected tribal areas.

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.

Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League

Why in News?

The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) is gearing up to host the first-ever Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) T20 tournament.

Key Points

• The event will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Naya Raipur from 7^th to 16^th June.
• It is Sanctioned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • The CCPL will feature six teams — Raigarh Lions, Raipur Rhinos, Rajnandgaon Panthers, Bilaspur Bulls, Surguja Tigers, and Bastar Bisons.
• Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the CCPL.
• Many rising stars from Chhattisgarh will get the chance to showcase their skills and impress the selectors.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

• It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
• Its headquarters is situated at the cricket centre in Churchgate, Mumbai.
• It was reregistered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975.