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Odisha- One of the worst Maoist affected states in India. 48% poverty which means 17 million people are below the poverty line. Naxal stronghold over Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur Sundargarh, Nayagarh, Jajpur(KBK region),etc. These districts figure among 150 of the most backward districts as identified by the Planning Commission Facts and figures…

NAXAL INCIDENTS 2011 UPTO 15th Nov Malkangiri Koraput Nabarangpur Rayagada Gajapati Kandhamal Ganjam Nayagarh Sundergarh Sambalpur Deogarh Keonjhar Dhenkanal Jajpur Mayurbhanj Kalahandi Nuapada Bargarh Bolangir OUT OF 30 DISTRICTS ARE NAXAL HIT. SHOCKING ISN'T IT???

10 Naxal problem continues to be singular most important threat to internal security of the country. "We need to cripple Naxalite forces with all the means at our command. ” "...we cannot rest in peace till we have eliminated this virus. ” Prime Minister Speaks… Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India

c. Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy- The rehabilitation package inter alia includes a stipend of Rs. 2,000 for three years, vocational training, immediate grant of Rs. 1.5 lakh and incentives for surrender of weapons. d. Under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme,2005 assistance is provided for expenditure relating to insurance, training and operational needs of Security forces, as also for Left Wing Extremist cadres who surrender in accordance with the surrender and rehabilitation policy. b. Modernization of state Police in terms of modern weaponry, latest communication equipment, Supply of Mine Protected Vehicles etc. a. Deployment of 58 battalions of Central Para Military Forces(CPMF) and 10 battalions of Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (COBRA)

Under Prime Minister Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY), a provision of Rs. 2,000 crore has been made in to provide connectivity to Naxal hit areas. Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released an amount of Rs crore as additional Central Assistance for construction of hostels and Ashram School buildings. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and many other schemes are also in operation. However, the benefit of these schemes does not reach the target groups due to lack of proper implementation and a communication gap between the government and the target groups.

StateMaoists Surrendered (up to 25 Nov) Andhra Pradesh89129 Bihar1613 Chhattisgarh1605 Jharkhand820 Madhya Pradesh102 Maharashtra819 Orissa1046 Uttar Pradesh0100 West Bengal006 Others0104 Total150244

“The task lying ahead is Daunting The path ahead is treacherous How the militants will be wooed Let’s see the mission will be implemented by GOVERNMENT??? VOLUNTARY CITIZEN GROUPS, NGOs??? CORPORATES???

Create a powerful Task Force that would look into the operations and functioning of the proposal. Popularize the objectives of the proposal, seek attention and muster support from the public. Officials from the legislative, executive and judicial machinery of the state to be made an integral part of the Task Force.

The course of action to be planned by the Task force in collaboration with NGOs and Self-help Groups operational in Naxal affected districts. The first phase to be concluded with negotiations with the disillusioned Maoists and proposing the above mentioned Surrender and Rehabilitation Schemes. The NGOs to get constant support and protection from police to tackle any backlash from the Maoist forces.

The proposals would be executed by voluntary citizen groups. These groups would be trained by the government agencies, NGOs and media professionals, facilitated by corporate funding made available as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These groups would stage street plays, write in media, distribute pamphlets, make documentaries and short films and screen them in schools, colleges, community centers and other vulnerable areas.

During promotion of the schemes the benefits of the surrender packages would be given special emphasis to make it more lucrative and tempting.

The surrendered rebels would be provided with financial incentives to reclaim their lives with dignity.

Emphasis will be given on educational and vocational training of the young surrendered Maoists. Utmost care would be taken to conceal the identity of the surrendered Maoists to prevent threat to their lives by relocating them to bigger cities under anonymous conditions. The surrendered Maoists would be given employment opportunities and health care by bringing them under the purview of other developmental social schemes like MGNREGA, NRHM etc.

State (up to 23 rd Nov 2010) AdvanceReimbursementAdvanceReimbursement Andhra Pradesh Bihar Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Orissa Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Total (Figures in Rs. Crore)

A corpus fund would be established with contributions from civil society and large corporations. Regular grants should be given by the state and central governments. The corpus fund should not come under the ambit of the income tax.

Forecast of expenditure to address the rehabilitation of each surrendered Maoist: Rs.1,00,000 Composition of the fund: Grants from government- Rs 30,000 Donations: Voluntary citizen groups-Rs 20,000 Corporate houses- Rs 30,000 Miscellaneous receipts- Rs 20,000 Utilization of funds: Education and vocational training- Rs 20,000 Relocation and housing- Rs.40,000 Healthcare- Rs.20,000 Miscellaneous Expenditure- Rs.20,000