Centre Opens Bank Accounts for Over 7,000 Surrendered Maoists, Says Amit Shah
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Centre has opened bank accounts for 7,328 out of 8,526 Naxalites who surrendered and previously lacked banking access. Addressing a ceremony via video conference, Shah emphasized the government's commitment to rehabilitating victims and former insurgents, adding that more than 200 former security camps will be converted into civic amenity centres named Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera. He highlighted various welfare measures implemented in affected areas, including job allocations, housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and new road and bridge projects. The Union Home Minister previously declared that India is free of Naxalism.
Why it matters
Providing formal banking access and infrastructure support to surrendered Maoists marks a critical step toward long term financial inclusion and regional rehabilitation.
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