Raipur, April 13, 2026: After the complete eradication of Maoism in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today visited the rehabilitation center located at the Sukma district headquarters to inspect the rehabilitation and skill development activities being conducted there.
During this visit, he engaged in a cordial dialogue with the rehabilitated individuals, listened to their experiences, and extended his congratulations and best wishes to them for starting a new life by joining the social mainstream.
He stated that a new picture of peace, trust, and development is now emerging in Sukma, a region that had long been plagued by Naxalite terror.
The Chief Minister affirmed that his government is firmly committed to integrating those who had strayed back into the mainstream, providing them with a life of dignity, employment, and equal opportunities for advancement.
He remarked that the self-confidence visible in the eyes of the rehabilitated individuals serves as proof that, given the right opportunities and guidance, every straying step can find a new direction and a new life.
The Chief Minister noted that, thanks to the state government’s effective Naxal rehabilitation policy, positive changes are clearly visible across the entire Bastar region, including Sukma.
To date, 2,392 Naxalites have decided to abandon the path of violence and join the social mainstream; among them, 361 rehabilitated individuals have already embarked on a new life and taken significant steps toward self-reliance, he added.
Sai emphasised that the government’s objective is not limited merely to rehabilitation, but extends to providing these citizens with a dignified life, sustainable employment, and equal opportunities within society. At the rehabilitation center, skill development training is being imparted in various trades, such as masonry, tailoring, agricultural entrepreneurship, and vehicle driving.
He further added that, so far in 2026, 307 beneficiaries have received training, while 313 youths who have returned to the mainstream are also being provided with a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000. The district administration has distributed mobile phones to 107 rehabilitated beneficiaries, enabling them to connect with digital and communication networks and transition toward a modern lifestyle. Notably, 115 women are setting a new benchmark for self-reliance through training and technical support.
Chief Minister Sai stated that, while extending relief to the dependents of families affected by Naxal violence, employment opportunities in government service have been provided to 20 individuals within the Police Department and 95 individuals through the district administration under the compassionate appointment scheme.
During the programme, appointment letters were handed over to various beneficiaries, including Mausam Sanjana—a resident of Dhondra Konta village—and Bharat Kumar Hemla, a resident of Nagaras Jagargunda. Additionally, appointment letters were distributed to 10 newly appointed teachers under the Department of Education.
At the event, Chief Minister Sai distributed mobile phones, masonry kits, keys to homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and completion certificates to the rehabilitated beneficiaries. On this occasion, 25 beneficiaries were honoured as they were handed the keys to their homes.
The Chief Minister also unveiled a coffee table book titled ‘Badalte Sukma Ki Badalti Tasveer: Punarvas Se Vikas Tak’ (The Changing Face of a Transforming Sukma: From Rehabilitation to Development), which showcases inspiring success stories of Naxal rehabilitation.
Furthermore, while commending the performances by artists at the rehabilitation center’s arts hub, he remarked that this transformation symbolises not merely a physical change, but also a profound social and psychological shift.
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Bastar MP Mahesh Kashyap, along with other people’s representatives and senior officials, were present at the event.
