Chhattisgarh Introduces Incentives for 'Maoism-Free' Panchayats
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Special Incentives for 'Maoism-free' Panchayats |
| Location | Bastar, Chhattisgarh |
| Announced By | Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma |
| Scheme Name | Elvad Panchayat Abhiyan |
| Key Requirement | Panchayat must ensure surrender of all residents involved in Naxal activities |
| Incentives | Rs 1 crore for construction projects, mobile towers or signal transmission, extension of electricity lines, solar lighting |
| Comparison | Similar to Open Defecation-Free (ODF) village campaign |
| Rehabilitation Policy | Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 includes skill development, housing and land allocation, financial assistance |
| Maoism Definition | Form of communism by Mao Tse Tung, involves armed insurgency, mass mobilization, strategic alliances |
| Maoist Ideology | Violence and armed insurrection for capturing State power, 'Bearing of arms is non-negotiable' |
| Indian Maoists | Communist Party of India (Maoist) formed in 2004, banned under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Front organizations exist to escape legal liability |