New Maoist Rehabilitation Policy | Chhattisgarh | 15 Mar 2025

Why in News? 

On 12th March 2025, the Chhattisgarh Government approved a new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists ensuring financial aid, education, employment, and security for them. 

 Key Points 

• Approval of New Maoist Rehabilitation Policy: 
  • The Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 replaces the 2023 policy. 
  • The policy offers financial aid, education, employment, and security to surrendered Maoists. 
  • Special schemes will assist in self-employment and skill development, ensuring reintegration into society. 
  • Victims of Maoist violence will receive support and rehabilitation. 
• Establishment of State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC): 
  • The Cabinet approved setting up SWIC for scientific water resource management. 
  • An MoU will be signed with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for collaboration. 
  • SWIC will collect, analyze, and store data on rainfall, groundwater quality, reservoir levels, and more. 
  • The National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) will support the initiative with a digital platform for policymaking and strategic decisions. 
• Approval of Key Legislative Bills: 
  • Chhattisgarh State Industrial Security Force Bill-2025 
  • Chhattisgarh Cooperative Society (Amendment) Bill-2025 
  • Chhattisgarh Private University (Establishment and Operation) (Amendment) Bill-2025 
• Launch of Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship Scheme: 
  • The scheme aims to engage youth in governance and policy implementation. 
  • It will enhance good governance practices in the state.