Chhattisgarh's new anti-Naxal policy: Kin of police killed on duty to now get ₹20 lakh to buy agricultural land

The provisions are part of the new comprehensive ‘Naxal Eradication Policy’ that was cleared by the Chhattisgarh Cabinet on March 17, 2023.

An additional assistance of ₹20 lakh to buy agricultural land to the families of policemen killed during fight with Naxalites, government jobs on compassionate grounds for kin of civilian victims of Naxal violence and an extra aid of ₹5 lakh for surrendered Naxalites carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh or above.

These provisions are part of the new comprehensive ‘Naxal Eradication Policy’ that was cleared by the Chhattisgarh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Bupesh Baghel on Friday, a senior government official said here on Saturday.

While the state has a Naxal surrender and rehabilitation policy and provisions for compensation in case of Naxal violence, this is the first time an extensively documented policy has been brought out, officials said.

Based on the State’s three-pronged strategy of “development, trust and security”, the new policy addresses targets and works under various government departments including education, health and employment in strife-torn areas, the State official said.

The policy will be tabled in the ongoing session of the State Assembly, the official said. It is expected to be rolled out in two months.

The compensation given in the cases of murder or death, injury, damage to property and livelihood caused by Naxalites has been doubled, while artificial limbs will be provided to victims, if required, he said.

Under the new policy, the kin of a martyred policeman will get an additional ₹20 lakh to buy agricultural land and will also be given exemption on the stamp duty and registration fee on purchase of up to 2 acres within 3 years of the cop’s death in line of duty.