Chhattisgarh to give Rs 5 lakh to kin of Naxal victims

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh government today announced an aid of Rs 5 lakh to families of victims who lost their lives in Naxal-related violence in the state.

In a detailed order, government announced rehabilitation packages for surrendered naxals and those who have been affected by it, state Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra said.

According to the order, to effectively implement and monitor the action plan regarding rehabilitation, a district level committee will be set up headed by the Collector.

Central forces recruits, posted at the district, will also be a part of the committee.

The Minister apprised that at the state level, the committee will be headed either by Additional Chief Secretary, or Principal Secretary of the Home department. It will comprise members nominated by him and the panel will come into effect prior to the implementation of the plan.

Under the rehabilitation programme, Paikra said kin of those who died in Naxal-related violence will be given an aid of Rs 5 lakh, while those who suffered permanent disability will be given Rs 2 lakh as compensation, and those who have been severely injured in such violence, Rs 1 lakh.

He further said that children under 18 from the affected families will be admitted to nearby residential school, similar to students of SC and ST community.

Also, the authority concerned will consider appointing one member of the family, who meets eligibility, in government department.